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American Landing and Capture
- When
- April 27, 1813
- Where
- Western Lakeshore
An American force supported by a naval flotilla landed on the western lakeshore and captured the provincial capital after defeating an outnumbered force.
The American naval squadron attempted to depart from Sackets Harbor on April 23, 1813, but an incoming storm forced them back to harbour. After waiting out the storm, the force landed on the western lakeshore. They defeated an outnumbered force of regulars, militia, and Ojibwe natives under the command of Major General Roger Hale Sheaffe.
Sources
- Battle of York Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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