"The Battle of Beaver " Topic
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| Tango01 | 09 Aug 2016 1:00 p.m. PST |
"One of the more controversial battles of the War of 1812, the Battle of Beaver Dams established the importance of the guile, professional soldiering, Aboriginal warfare and luck involved in British victory. It occurred during the "see-saw" battles of 1813, in which American forces sought to press their victories on Canadian soil after the successful capture of Fort George in May 1813. On 24 June 1813, almost 500 American troops under Lieutenant-Colonel Charles G. Boerstler were sent from Fort George to harass and encounter Brigadier General Vincent's advanced post near Beaver Dams. Stationed there was one company of the 49th Foot, under the command of Lieutenant James FitzGibbon. However, a late start and loose talk among Boerstler's men sowed the seeds of Boerstler's defeat…"
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| Frankss | 09 Aug 2016 1:32 p.m. PST |
Ah ! That is why when I drive on the 406 Hwy and see the sign Beaver Dams it jogs my memorybut never xan remember why. Don't live in the area just driving by. |
| Tango01 | 10 Aug 2016 10:32 a.m. PST |
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takes the plunge.