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Capture of Fort George: Americans take the Niagara outpost

When
1813
Where
Fort George
Episodes
1

American forces captured Fort George in Upper Canada during the War of 1812. The operation involved naval bombardment from Lake Ontario and Fort Niagara, leading to the defeat of the British garrison. This event occurred on the Niagara frontier, following earlier American successes at York. The capture was part of broader campaigns on the Niagara front, though subsequent British retaliation occurred later in the year.

Episodes

  1. 25 May 1813 · Fort GeorgeBombardment of Fort George

    American forces from Fort Niagara and the Lake Ontario squadron began bombarding Fort George on May 25, 1813, preceding the capture.

Background and detail

Naval and Land Preparation. American naval forces on Lake Ontario, commanded by Commodore Chauncey, were crucial for the operation. After regaining naval advantage through rapid shipbuilding, Chauncey and General Dearborn attacked York in April 1813. This success enabled further advances. On May 25, 1813, Fort Niagara and the American Lake Ontario squadron began bombarding Fort George, setting the stage for the assault.

People involved

Sources

  1. Battle of Fort George Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
  2. War of 1812 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29

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