1813.—January 18-22, the Americans were defeated at Frenchtown by General Proctor, whose Indians massacred the wounded Americans.
April 27, York (Toronto) was captured by the Americans under General Pike.
October 5, General Harrison forced General Proctor to retreat into Canada, and October 5 at the battle of the Thames routed the British and their Indian allies. Tecumseh was killed, the territory lost by Hull regained, and Upper Canada was retained to the end of the war.
November 11, the Americans moved on Montreal, but were defeated at Chryslers Field, and retreated.
1814.—July 25, Winfield Scott again invaded Canada and gained victories at Chippewa (July 5) and at Lundy’s Lane.
August 24, capture of Washington and burning of the Capitol, the White House, and other buildings.
1815.—January 8, a large body of English veterans were landed in Louisiana, and attacked New Orleans; in this battle, which took place before the news of the treaty of peace reached the combatants, Jackson won a decisive victory.
Principal Naval Battles
1812.—August 19, the Constitution destroys the British Guerriere, in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
October 18, the American Wasp captures the Frolic.