"The Battle of Chippawa" Topic

"The Battle of Chippawa, fought on July 5th 1814, was the opening engagement of the Niagara campaign of 1814, the longest and bloodiest military operation of the War of 1812.

The battle took place on the fields of Samuel Street's farm near the banks of the Niagara River. It began when a British, Canadian and aboriginal force of about 2,000 men, under Major-General Phineas Riall, attacked an invading American army of about 3,500 men under Major-General Jacob Brown. The fighting started early in the morning and lasted until nearly six o'clock in the evening. When it was over, the British were forced to withdraw and the Americans won the day. Three weeks later, however, the invaders were turned back at the bloody battle of Lundy's Lane, fought on 25 July, 1814.

The Battle of Chippawa took the lives of about 200 American, British, Canadian and Native warriors allied to both sides, most of whom are thought to be buried at the battle site. It marked the first time the American regulars faced British regulars in a stand-up military action fought in the open and many historians cite Chippawa as the birthplace of the modern American army. Due to a shortage of cloth, the American force wore grey uniforms instead of the usual blue. To this day, tradition says that West Point cadets wear grey uniforms to honour those who fought in this battle…"
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Armand

Re; "It marked the first time the American regulars faced British regulars in a stand-up military action fought in the open…."

Well that is wrong! The Battle of Crysler's Farm, 11 November, 1813.

Nonetheless, I am looking forward to gaming Chippewa in this 200th anniversary year. Is anyone else gaming this battle or Lundy's Lane this year?

You are right my friend.

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Armand

Uh, Queenston Heights 1812?