Episode 2 of 3

Brief Battle Engagement

When: May 29–30, 1814
Where: Big Sandy Creek, New York
Part of: Battle of Big Sandy Creek: US capture of British sailors

A ten-minute battle ensued after American forces rose from concealment along the creek shoreline.

The British began cannonading from the mouth of the creek at 8 a.m. Around 10 a.m., as British forces progressed inland, the Americans launched their attack, resulting in a short engagement.

Sources

Battle of Big Sandy Creek Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21

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