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Bombardment of Fort George
- When
- 25 May 1813
- Where
- Fort George
American forces from Fort Niagara and the Lake Ontario squadron began bombarding Fort George on May 25, 1813, preceding the capture.
On May 25, 1813, Fort Niagara and the American Lake Ontario squadron initiated bombardment of Fort George. This naval and artillery preparation was essential for the subsequent American assault on the British outpost in Upper Canada.
Sources
- War of 1812 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
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