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Battle of North Point
- When
- 12 September 1814
- Where
- North Point peninsula
American militia engaged British forces at North Point, halting the advance through a delaying action despite tactical defeat.
General John Stricker's Maryland Militia fought Major General Robert Ross's British force on September 12, 1814. Ross's army landed at North Point and moved toward Baltimore. The Americans retreated but inflicted significant casualties, including Ross, successfully delaying the British advance.
Sources
- Battle of North Point Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23
- Battle of Baltimore Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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