Thank you for your inquiry Stephen. Please find information about Canada's Greatest Summer Job: as part of the celebrations to mark the 125th anniversary of national parks in Canada (2010), 32 student video reporters worked in the 32 Parks Canada field units across the country. Students were tasked with producing a series of video reports on their experiences in our national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas.
I'm french canadian. My feelings about the English are mixed because of our history. However, I have nothing but admiration and grattitude for all the brave souls, french and english, who fought and died in the war of 1812 to protect our country. God bless
I met Fry just last Wednesday! Absolutely great instructor. Very humorous, but still very informative. He certainly would of been a good mate to have in the fort :P Ah, I should add I'm also American. I love learning history so the fact that there was a fort nearby during our trip to the falls was just a no brainer. Wore my Fort Mackinac shirt and so many reenactors and workers complimented me on it. The one even asked me if I liked the fort because she was planning on going! I love how you guys hire people who really do love what they do and the history of it all!
as a Brit ex Para, I want to tell you Canadians that I admire your magnificent nation and I'd like to say thank you for being our staunchest ally, through thick and thin, in times past. Blood runs thicker than water, we know, but your country's sacrifice, alongside your mother country in its hour of need, will always be the stuff of legend. Those of us who really understand our shared history will never forget. God Bless You Canada and your brave soldiers.
Yes a nation that is too cowardly to embrace freedom the the United States, I bet you filthy queen worshipers do admire Canada. Don't want another war you'd lose to stain your record. Your filthy nation will never know what freedom is.
+Samuel Braddow Hello Samuel - anybody who has a genuine interest in the history of WW2 will be humbled and grateful after reading of Canada's contribution to the allied victory. A couple of years ago I met up with a Canadian cousin researching her family's British links and discovered a wonderful, warm, decent group of people I'm delighted to have met and who opened my eyes to Canada.
Killer Joy i just wish people would look at the positives of the British empire yeah we did some bad things but compared to Spain who were way barbaric than we were or the ottoman empire the Portuguese empire all of them were werse than we were we did alot of good,
The Seige/bombardment had already ended by the time he hid them there, because the US army bombarded in order to lure the British/Canadians out to fight them in the field which they would surely loose, therefore they weren’t being bombarded when he hid them there. It’s kind of obvious in the video.
I went to Fort George once and the British flag was flying upside down. I caused a scene at the gate because nobody knew what I was talking about, and then the parade Sergeant came over to see what the fuss was about. I told him and he went berserk with his "soldiers" and I have never seen a flag taken down and raised so quickly...
It saddens me that a time once existed that we must fight against our brothers and sisters to the north. It was necessary for our continued existence, but you honor us with your fallen. Never again will Canadian and American forces clash. You are our bothers. We stand bedside you, as you have done for us, countless times. You are one with us, but we done not seek your vessel. You live life as your own, and should anyone threaten this, we will ride beside you in defense. Sincerely, An American, of Canadian decent
falloutftw216 Alcohol and Appeal to Authority aka I was drunk when I said that and simply regurgitated what I was taught in US History classes (not much regarding our fight with Canada) Sincerely, A recovering alcoholic
We were basically doing what the British did to the Zulu. We tried to 'liberate' the land for us and we got beat up. We ain't in the right, but still doesn't mean Britain is angles!
Canada did well to repel so many invasion attempts by the Yanks. I've always like the Canadians ever since I learnt about their effectiveness during WWI. Our generals employed their army as a kind of special forces because they used to get shit done on the battlefield. Massive respect, from England.
This is an outstanding video! Keep up the good work! Also, does anyone know where I can find reenactment where I can be a British soldier? I live in Missouri.
I am an American, but Canada, especially Montreal in Quebec has a special place in my heart. I too do re enactments and it is a wonderful thing to re experience our shared history, even with my Brown Bess musketoon on my shoulder! But part of me, despite my Yankee roots, will always be Quebecois!
Neil Kerr The Americans just celebrated the 202nd anniv. of the burning of the Canadian capitol. This very fort was captured by the Americans during the war..
Well, the front between the US and Canada was a stalemate. The US did stop British aggression at sea, and the British never invaded again. Technically, the US "won." Korea was a draw. Vietnam was a loss. What other war did the US lose? Btw, the Canadians fought some of the toughest battles of WWI, and they were known for their toughness, even to the Germans. Canadians stormed the beaches of Normandy. Don't be hating on Canada.
Steven Venette The War of 1812 was a complete military stalemate between the US and Britain and her Canadian colonies. The US did not "technically win". You tried to invade Canada several times and failed miserably during the war, and at the end the British burned the White House and finally got defeated at New Orleans. Several days before, the treaty of Ghent was signed, and the war was over. And the aggression at sea MOSTLY stopped because Napoleon was sent into exile for the first time (before he would rise up again a while later), and the British thought he was no longer a threat. And the Americans suffered more losses during the war. Anyways, you could argue Britain won because we beat back the Americans from taking Canada, or you could argue that the Americans won because of New Orleans, but really, it was a stalemate. If anyone lost, it was the Indians. It was quite a strange war, but people in Canada sort of consider it as our war of liberty/freedom, because we had a large change of being invaded, but we stood up and fought back the Americans all the way to Washington. Let's just say, Canada was no "mere matter of marching".
Its rare to see an American on a thread like this with such a balanced view! Normally its just a torrent of gloats based on (at best) very iffy foundations. Hats off to that man!
I may be an American, but God bless those brave Canadians defending their land, and the Brave Americans fighting forth. It’s nice to see the forgotten war gets some remembrance.
I was at a reenactment of this battle as an American artilleryman, it was also where I learned the dangers of reloading your musket with bayonets fixed.
I am not a philologist, but one resource (darned if I can remember!) suggested that the more obvious current British accent migrated from Southern England after the revolution. In fact, it was suggested that the most common British accent in the late 18th century was similar to a modern American/Canadian accent, evolving later in England to the accents we now consider British. No dog in this fight, just intrigued by language development. In fact, while I an no fan of Chomsky's politics he make some some interesting linguistic references on a RU-vid video that I used for a class recently. He suggested that in the case of French for example, that in spite of efforts to keep French "pure" that a modern Frenchman could not understand a countryman from the 17th or 18th century.
Not quite. It's only RP that is relatively new. The regional accents of the UK date back hundreds of years. Due to poor transport loads of accents developed in short distances. Manc, Scouse, Geordie, Rural Yorkshire, Sheffield, Leeds, stopfordian, mackem... I could go on.
this reminds me of a German friend who was in the USAF in Turkey in the late 1950s...he said,,,you say tough and rough but then doughnut as donut - I could not explain it to him :)
If i remember correctly, there were only about 8-900 or so soldiers in Fort George, which was only waist height when the American forces arrived. And the two regiments, the 78th and 82nd, were newly raised, so the majority of them would have been inexperienced.
Canada as we know it was created in 1867 and the Canadian army was created at the same time. The British army fought the Americans in 1812, with the "Canadiens" helps. In 1812, the English-Canadian identity barely existed, they were pure British loyalists. In that time only the french speaking people of Lower-Canada, now Québec, considered themselves as "Canadiens".
@TheIceman567 As a Canadian I am always reminding people especially Americans when talking about the war of 1812, We were the the British back then. So were the Americans before 1776. We were one people fighting a 7 year war against Frances North American colonies. In 1776 many of Brit colonies rebelled and became the USA, The revolution created the US Identity. The war of 1812 created the Canadian Identity. Two young nations whom started as enemies later to become friends and allies. Astounding
As I see that, and being in the military and as veteran. I'm always been told thanks for your service. It reminds me of the parades of service a time for that special someone who offered time in the military and never came back to see what was his legacy was. As the military teaches us: We will remember, lest we forget. To everyone who knows to show respect for a stranger to give him the honor or honour into nations in conflict: You may even want to show thank-you to the relative as a result of the conflict of our battles. That conflict gave America It's a National Anthem of the United States and Military Colleges and Naval Academies and this is true and showed what it takes to share our grief with friends and relatives of both nations. It showed Great Britain and France the leadership it took to show Canada as a allies to show respect for one another and quit arguing with each other. In addition Canada gained freedom to think for itself and showed great Valor or Valour and great Courageous in the military and gave the people who are not in the military and political leaders a great promise that we can get the best out of people who want the same but greatness of the world without making it getting to make sure that it won't happen again. As a Canadian we can soldier on each of the new world remember that our relationship with USA is not an issue it's a opinion.
Re-enactors can decide on the fly whether or not to take a hit (usually at specific points during the battle). Often if your musket is giving you trouble that you can't fix, you'll opt to go down. Also, muskets are a royal pain in the arse to clean, so if you conveniently "missfire" then take a hit, you don't have to clean it :P. Hope this answers your question!
As far as I'm aware, Canada only pays for the costs of Royal visits, as is normal procedure. It does have trade initiatives with the Commonwealth, but those can hardly be described as "paying taxes".
interesting because I met a sailor from Malmesbury when HMS EAGLE visited Istanbul in 1958. this was when I had my first cup of tea with milk in it ! best way to drink it :)
@mikecrid Learn something new every day. I had no idea Louisiana was ceded to Spain in 1763? Do you know the reason for this and how and why it was returned to France? Did the 7 years war have anything to do with it? thank you in advance.
Canada remained under *mostly* "British" for another 53 years after this. In any event even before AND long after 1812, the British were still a MINORITY in what is now Canada.
the army did not have the money to buy seasonal uniforms...I enjoyed the uni guys explanation by his making a 360 instead of merely telling us about the uniform which stuck in my mind...that was back in 1991.
"The Americans and the British, two peoples separated by a common language." Oscar Wilde. While our histories have been steeped in bloodshed for one reason or another, recent history has shown that we have, in ideals, as much in common as anyone on earth and when we come together and fight for the common good of all, we represent what is best in humanity. English, American and Canadian have all sacrificed in the hope that none shall ever have to again. Peace.
I can't believe I've never in my life before seen the uniforms of the Americans during the early 19th century, I've only seen the uniforms they wore during the Civil War.
Exactly, im from Britain and i dont see any reason to get angry over who won, its history i enjoy learning it and Obviously no one will win every single battle
Originally from Niagara Falls NY and a history buff, when growing up I went to many of the historical locations in the area, both US and Canada. Went many times to Fort George and find it quite interesting. But, America's Fort Niagara just across the river has a longer history.
@TheIceman567 I wasn't to many years before this that you were British too. Before the Revolution we were all Britains north American colonies. Fought a seven year war against Frances north American colonies. The revolution created the American identity. The war of 1812 created the Canadian identity. Our history's are so intertwined its fascinating how things worked out and two enemies would become friends and allies.
We weren't forced out, in fact the incompetence of the American artillery commander gave the British time to strengthen the fort, and eventually repel the attackers in a crushing victory
There was no such thing as a Canadian in 1812. Canada didn't form as a nation until 1867. They were known as British North America until 1867. So they were all British subjects even if they were born and raised on North American ground.
Even though the U.S. and Canada are friends now, its historical scenes like this that make people think twice about going over the line and try to take Canada. This is Our Home and Native Land. We Will Stand, we will never give it up without a fight, never.
@TheIceman567 Very interesting. This is definitely new information to me. I would love to know where you found this information. Could you please cite your sources? What were the goals of the US in the war? How many did they accomplish?
during the war of 1812, there weren't that many Black slave loyalists to England, and the underground railroad wasn't in existence yet until 1840 to 1860, but it was in the making. But then again even so with the aid of the Blacks the Brits were still outnumbered during this round. just a little note.
not Canadian, there are several tribes in existence to this day on the Canadian side of the border, just as in Europe with different countries Nationalities that's how it is with Native Canadians.
like how the grenadier guard in movies are just kind of regular height; NO! they were picked cause they were fookin massive! like, 6f (massive back then)
Kuaminifu Mwenzi 6'3 was the standard and the reason they were picked so tall was to give better distance to grenades and exceptional reach at what they excelled at, close combat!
So? They were loyal to the crown while the rest of us were busy rebelling. Stuff like that happens. I enjoyed most of my 3-year assignment in Canada.Official bi-lingualism is for the Liberal birds, but other than that... decent country, decent people. I was MOST impressed by how many people flew their personal, home maple leaf and provincial flags at half-staff on 12 Sept 2001. Thank you. This Yank won't forget your gestures and your kindness.
As an American, it's always interesting to see the War of 1812 from the Canadian perspective. By the way, the Irish pennywhistle wasn't a thing quite yet during that period. It would be about another 30 years, or so!😁 However, I admit that it's a sound that pairs well with this particular historical setting, the slight anachronism notwithstanding.
Whilst you are right to say the stereotyping of Americans by stormraven was unfair, you would be surprised how many American trolls there are on RU-vid who say just such stuff. Respect to you anyway for not being amongst their ranks!
@TheIceman567 Do explain your thinking. How does my profession change the information in the link you sent me? Also, I studied under the guidance of Dr. Sarah Burke the chair of the department herself. If that is any indication.
The soldier/narrator has an rather "American" accent, not an issue for me, but I have wondered what the language patterns were then and during the American revolution..were they as discernible as today? There are no recordings but is it a curiosity. The uniform design similarities are striking too.
Marcos L. Gonzalez no, in fact, even the american colonials talked with a british accent. In the united states the accent began to falter earlier than in Canada, but eventually the Canadians too got their sloppy and ugly accent
@vespaUK125 I have never heard of the apache to be in Canada they are halfway across the continent by mexico.I am refering to Northern Canada by the Hudson Bay at Fort York.The Navajo are at the middle of the United States.In between these areas there are multiple tribes just as you would in Europe with other Nationalities with different tribes.
You definitely know some good stuff. I study history and politics so this kind of area is an area I need to know! I haven't seen that article but I'll give it a look. Thanks for the heads up!
3) Lord Wellington and his battle hardened troops, which formed the core of the allied anglo-portuguse-spanish forces in the Peninsula, had repeatedly beaten Napoleon's top generals during the Spanish campaign and all the way into southern France. And those were real battles, involving entire Army Corps, not funny skirmishes of a few hundred lads as in the Canadian campaign. Yet, Britain didn't proceed with a full-scale invasion of America, but merely cos it had never really wanted to.
Time to set some facts straight about us Americans. I'm not gonna say that we won 1812 or Vietnam (my dad was drafted into the latter), but we had won significant victories in both wars, like the Battle of New Orleans, or the Siege of Khe-Sahn. I am still proud of my country's history, even though there are parts that we should not forget or repeat. I feel that if there had been a video just like this one from the American perspective, there would be a Canadian saying pretty much what I am.
Did you know that the Niagara Region has four of the most famous forts in North America? Watch the full video and know the history of various forts ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fxY925VWsKI.html
I'm no fan of the British history cause its like Rome's imperial oppressive shit. But we were asking for this, our trigger happy new militias didn't know what they were doing. We didn't even have our revolutionary soldiers left over as consultants. So we tried to do what the British did in the Battle of Isealwanda(forgive the spelling). We got OWNED! Like a kid playing dress up vs the freaking police; and when the British troops can it was like Delta Force joined in. The Canadians maybe sometimes over looked, but they are not to be underestimated. Bravo Canada.
American victories over the British in 1812-14 16 July 1812 Battle of River Canard 19 July 1812 1st Sackets 21 Sept 1812 Raid on Gananoque Oct 1812 1st Ogdensburg 23 October 1812 St Regis attacked by American Militia January 1813 Dilligence (transport ship) captured in Machias, Maine 7 Feb 1813 Raid on Elizabethtown 27 Apr 1813 1st burning of York 31 July 1813 2nd burning of York 28-29 May 1813 2nd Sackets May 29 1813 Big Sandy Creek June 1 1813 US repulse of Royal Marine raid north of Sackets 9 June 1813 US forces burn Ft Erie 6-11 Sept 1814 Plattsburgh 28 Nov 1812 Frenchman's Creek 25-27 May 1813 Capture of Ft George 14-16 May 1814 Raid on Port Dover 3 July 1814 Capture of Fort Erie 5 July 1814 Chippewa Aug-Sept 1814 Siege of Fort Erie August 1814 Battle of Scajaquada 5-15 Sept 1812 Siege of Ft Harrison 5-12 Sept 1812 Siege of Ft Wayne February 7, 1813 Forsyth attacks Brockville 17-18 Dec 1812 Mississinewa 28 Apr-9May 1813 Siege of Ft Meigs 21-27 July 1813 - Second Siege of Ft Meigs 2 Aug 1813 Ft Stephenson 10 Sept 1813 Victory on Lake Erie 23 September 1813 Capture of the HMS Highflyer 28 September 1813 "Burlington Races" 5 Oct 1813 Thames 4 March 1814 Longwoods 29 April 1813 Elk's Landing 6 Nov 1814 Malcom's Mills 22 June 1813 Craney Island 10 August 1813 St Michaels 12 Sept 1814 North Point 13 Sept 1814 Hampstead Hill 31 Aug 1814 Caulk's Field 12-15 Sept 1814 Baltimore 1814 Battle of Rock Harbor - HMS Newcastle party thrown back 2 Aug 1814 Battle of Scajaquada Creek Bridge November 1814 Battle of Dover November 1814 Battle of Savareen Mills 6 Dec 1814 Farnham church 7-9 Nov 1814 Pensacola 14-16 Sept 1814 1st Ft Bowyer 13 Dec 1814 - Jackson's probe 8 Jan 1815 New Orleans 9-18 Jan 1815 Ft St Phillip 13 Aug 1812 capture of the Alert 19 Aug 1812 capture of the Guerriere 18 Oct 1812 capture of the Frolic 25 Oct 1812 capture of the Macedonian 29 Dec 1812 capture of the Java 24 Feb 1813 sinking of the Peacock 5 Aug 1813 capture of the Dominica 5 Sept 1813 capture of the Boxer 28 Apr 1814 capture of the Epervier 28 Jun 1814 sinking of the Reindeer 1 Sept 1814 sinking of the Avon 20 Feb 1815 capture of the Levant 20 Feb 1815 capture of the Cyane 23 Mar 1815 capture of the Penguin 11 Dec 1812 capture of the Rachel 25 Mar 1813 privateer Nereyda captured 28 Mar 1813 whaler Barclay 29-Apr - 15 Sep 1813 armed whaler Montezuma Georgiana captured Policy captured Atlantic captured armed whaler Greenwich captured Catherine captured whaler Rose whaler Hector armed privateer Seringapatam Charlton New Zealander whaler Sir Andrew Hammond Lake vessels captured from the British: HMS Detroit HMS Queen Charlotte HMS Hunter HMS Lady Prevost HMS Little Belt - six smaller vessels also taken after the Battle of Lake Erie HMS Chubb HMS Linnet HMS Confiance HMS Finch - 12 additional gun boats taken at Battle of Lake Champlain HMS Caledonia HMS Hamilton HMS Broke HMS Pictou HMS Ballahou packet Swallow HMS Landrail HMS Hamilton recapture of the Wasp Defeat of the 44 gun frigate HMS Ulysses HMS Whiting HMS Lord Nelson HMS Magnet - burned to prevent capture aug 1814 HMS Hermes (Sept 1814) destroyed at Ft Bowyar October 8-11 1813 US raids - Twenty Mile Creek November 26 1813 repeat US raid Twenty Mile Creek September 20 1814 US raids settlements in the Western District September 11 1814 Vermont militia kills or captures British rearguard September 6 1814 US raid (50 men) captures British battery, repells 300 regulars July 31-August 1 1813 US re-raids York, burns barracks August 28 1813 British ships detect US raiding party at York, British flee to Burlington October 27 1813 US raid on Frelighsburg October 12 1813 US raid in Missisiquoi Bay October 20 1812 US raid on Odelltown September 20 1813 US skirmishes at Odelltown August 10 1814 officer captured in Odelltown during skirmish October 11-13 1813 US raids in Philippsburg, Mississiquoi bay area January 22 1814 US raids Philippsburg March 22 1814 US captures and occupies Philippsburg October 23 1812 US attacks captures St Regis and 28 guns (artillery) June 26 1813 US repulse of British attack at Pagan Creek July 2 1813 repeat British attack at Pagan creek repulsed March 18 1813 US capture of RN seamen June 10 1813 US repulse of British landing on island on the York river June 22 1813 US repulses landing at Wise Creek July 31 1812 US privateer captures Royal Bounty off Newfoundland September 23 1813 British withdraw from Fort Malden- subsequent US recapture September 29, 1813 recapture of Fort Shelby December 20 1813 US raid at Arnolds Mill July 26 1814 US destroys Burch's Mills May 14-16 1814 US raids at Charlotteville July 25 1814 US raids Charlotteville 20 July 1814 burning of Ft St Joseph July 7th 1813 US victory at Butler's Farm (Niagara) July 29 1813 US burns the King George Inn at Burlington October 19 1814 US burns Cook's Mills, destroys 200 bushels of wheat October 6 1813 US captures 6 British schooners in troop convoy - False Ducks August 20-September 6 1814 skirmishes around Fort Erie October 9 1812 US destroys MP brig Detroit, captures PM brig Caledonia
July 1814, British withdraw from Ft St Joseph, US moves in and burns it, captures schooner November 7 1813 British failure to stop US flotilla at Fort Wellington March 4 1814 US repulse of British attack at De French River October 21 1812 US raid on Gray's Mills November 10 1813 US wins skirmish at Hoople's Creek November 10 1812 Burlington Races August 10-31 1814 Burlington is blockaded May 10 1813 US party overcomes guards, burns supply building - Lake Ontario US schooner Lady of the Lakes captures Lady Murray June 16 1813 US boats capture HM gunboat Blacksnake June 19 1813 May 14-15 1814 US raids Long Point November 6 1814 US raids Malcom's Mills October 7 1813 US burns Moraviantown June 27 1814 US burns newly finished schooner at New Castle December 10 1813 US burns Newark and St David May 28 1813 The British evacuates all posts on the Niagara river November 1814 Battle of Dover November 1814 Battle of Savareen Mills - Americans kill/wound/capture 450 British August 14 1814 US squadron destroys blockhouse and HM schoon Nancy on the Nottawasaga April 5 1814 US raid on Oxford May 14-15 1814 US raids at Patterson's Creek May 14-15 1814 US raids and burns Dover and Port Ryerse February 1814 US raid on Port Talbot - burned and never rebuilt May 19 1814 US raid on Port Talbot July 20 1814 US raid on Port Talbot August 16 1814 US raid on Port Talbot September 20 1814 US raid on Port Talbot May 26 1813 US seizes British post at Queenston December 11 1813 US burns parts of Queenston July 7 1814 US occupies Queenston July 18 1814 2 US gunboats capture 15 British supply boats and rebel counterattack Rockport July 5 1812 US bombs Windsor July 12 1812 US invades burns Sandwich September 29 1813 US occupies Sandwich, British flee a second time July 21 1814 US burns NW Co Trading Post, captured merchantman Sault Ste Marie July 18 1814 US burns St David July 22 1814 US repulses counterattack at St David July 27 1812 US schoon Julia drives of PM schoons Moira and Gloucester July 31 1812 3 US gigs capture British vessel of the PM RC St Lawrence November 17 1814 US captures 2 gunboats St Lawrence September 14 1813 US raids Sugar Loaf October 2 1813 British fail in the attempt to destroy a bridges on the Thames October 5 1813 US captures British supply boats on the Thames July 9 1814 US skirmish at Thames river January 31 1814 US skirmish captures British detachment October 23-November 16 1814 McArthur's raids in the Thames Valley July-August 1812 privateer Rosie captures Princess Royal, Kitty, Fame, Devonshire, Squid, Brothers, Henry, Race-horse, Halifax, William, Two Brothers, and Jeanie off Nova Scotia June 18 1813 US barges repulse British attempt to take sloops James river June 22 1813 British feint at Lynnhaven Bay repulsed December 1813 US repulses British landing party at Lynnhaven bay December 30 1813 US repulse of British attempt to salvage grounded schooner, Lynnhaven June 30 1812 US captures schooner Witing June 20 1813 US flotilla repulses frigate Junon Norfolk January 18 1814 US repulse of British attempt to burn schooner Rappahannock River August 6 1814 US repulse of British landing Rappahannock River July 26 1814 US repulse of British raid Lawnes Creek June 20 1813 US repulses British attack on Ft Oswego June 19 1813 US repulse of British raid at Sodus Point September 1813 New Inlet, NC, US captures crewmen from the privateer Mars February 1815 US capture of British tender at Ocracoke Bar July 1814 US capture of raiding party from HM brig Lacedemonian S of Wilmington NC July 18 1813 US privateers capture 15 bateuax and the gunboat Spitfire (1000 Islands) July 21 1813 US privateers repulse British landing (1000 Islands) July 27 1813 British attempt to capture same US privateers (Cape Vincent) April 25 1814 British attempt to burn the frigate Superior is repulsed July 2 1813 Small British force lands at Sackets Harbor but withdraws after detection June 28 1814 - spars destined for the frigate Confiance captured enroute August 3 1814 British attempt to take Buffalo NY is repulsed June 14-15 1814 Port Charlotte US repulses raid May 30 1812 US seizes and destroys Fort Haldimand May 22 1815 US reoccupies Fort Niagara November 1-2 1813 British naval attack on French creek is driven off with hot shot April 29 1813 US repulse of landing at Elkton July 20 1813 US captures large convoy of bateaux July 12 1814 US repulse of repeat attempt at Elkton September 14 1814 US repulse of landing at Fort Babcock October 31 1814 US repulse of British attack at Kirby's Wind Mill February 7 1815 capture of sloop Dauntless June 14 1814 HMS Nimrod is driven off and landing aborted June 5 1812 brig Oneida captures PM schooner Lord Nelson November 10 1812 Growler captures Elizabeth August 5 1814 Sylph drives off HMS Magnet, forces it aground (Ontario) later burned October 6 1813 US capture of 7 British transports August 9 1812 attempted British attack on US supply train is repulsed March 18 1814 US raids at Cockerel creek June 3 1813 US repulse of British raid Harris Creek May 12 1813 US repulse of British landing Horn Harbor - Mobjack bay Aprill 11 1813 US RC Thomas Jefferson captures 3 barges and take 69 POWs March 1813 US raid Craney Island June 2 1813 US repulse of British raid at Harris Creek October 4-5 1814 US raid on Northumberland Courthouse April 4 1813 US repulse of British landing Chewning Point Carter Creek May 14 1814 US repulse of British attempt to destroy shipping Vergennes (Otter Creek) June 2-3 1813 US repulse of British raid Blake River February 11 1813 British lose skirmish at Cape Henry July 14 1813 US attack and capture of British landing party March 10 1813 US repulse of British raid Cape Charles August 2 1813 US repulse of HM sloops Broke and Shannon at Burlington July 31 1813 British 3 day cannonade is driven off by return American fire - Burlington May 14 1812 US cannonade of Fort Cassin October 12 1813 US attack and capture of British garrisson at Missisquoi October 4 1813 USRC Vigilant captures Dart off Block Island September 25 1813 US repulse of Indian/British/Canadian attack at Miami rapids August 2 1813 US repulse of British attack at Fort Stephenson July 29 1812 US gunboats attack HMS Junon (frigate aground) October 23 1812 US captures British post at French Mills July 11 1813 US drives off attackers on Fort Schlossler June 26 1812 US captures Carleton Island on the St Lawrence June 3 1813 Gunboats drive off british sloop Herald out of Mobile Bay April 8 1814 US booby trap kills 11 in New London August 9 1814 Ineffectual British cannonade at Stonginton 29 June 1812 US gunboats capture 3 British merchant ships off Spanish Florida February 24 1815 American ambush British troops at St Mary's River Januar 25 1815 Barataria Island skirmish December 8 1814 US gunboats force retreat of HM frigate Armide January 1 1815 US artillery duel with Royal Artillery
@TheIceman567 Actually Canada did exist, not as an independant state but as the colonies. It was collectively known at British North America but two of the colonies were known as upper and lower Canada. Canadian companies were refered to in the war of 1812 such as the "Canadian Grenadier Company" "Canadian Light Dragoons" "Voltegeurs Canadiens" "Canadian Volunteers". Though Canada didn't exist during the war as an independant state the identity existed.
@greenman92553 thanks for the compliment. But I think it largely depends on the state. Make no mistake, there are a lot of ignorant people in Canada as well.
Actually the British troops in Canada were the best troops in the British Army at the time. They'd just come to Canada from fighting in the Peninsular war against the French. After Salamanca, Talavera and Badajoz, I'm not sure that the Americans would have seemed all that frightening to them. These aren't scared young guys, they're seasoned troops who are arguably the best in the world at the time.
