List of War of 1812 battles facts for kids

The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, along with their allies, from 1812 to 1815. This page lists the important battles of that war. They are organized by when they happened and where they took place.

Main War Zones

The War of 1812 was fought in four main areas. These were the Atlantic Coast, the Canada–US border, the Gulf Coast, and the American West. Many naval battles also happened at sea, mostly in the Atlantic Ocean. Along the Canadian border, fighting took place in three sections: the old Northwest Territory, the Niagara Frontier, and the St. Lawrence River.

Battles by Year and Zone

1812 Battles

American Northwest

• Capture of the Cuyahoga Packet (July 2, 1812): Canadian forces captured an American ship on the Detroit River. The ship carried important documents for General William Hull. He did not know war had started.
• Capture of Michilimackinac Island (July 17, 1812): British forces captured Fort Mackinac without a fight. This fort was on Mackinac Island. The British force included soldiers, fur traders, and Native American warriors.
• Hull's Campaign on the Detroit River (July 12–August 8, 1812): General William Hull tried to invade Canada across the Detroit River. His army did not attack the smaller British force. Hull pulled his troops back to Detroit when British reinforcements arrived.
• Skirmish at Brownstown, Michigan Territory (August 5, 1812): A small British force, including warriors led by Tecumseh, ambushed American soldiers. The Americans were trying to get supplies to Detroit. The British won this fight.
• Skirmish at Maguaga, Michigan Territory (August 9, 1812): This was the first land battle where Americans held their ground. An American group was ambushed by British soldiers and Native American warriors. They were trying to reopen a supply route.
• Attack at Fort Dearborn, Illinois Territory (August 15, 1812): Native American warriors attacked American soldiers. This happened after the Americans left Fort Dearborn (near present-day Chicago). The soldiers were trying to march to Fort Wayne.
• Capture of Detroit, Michigan Territory (August 16, 1812): General Hull surrendered Detroit without a fight. This was a big defeat for the Americans. Hull had more soldiers than the British commander, Major General Isaac Brock.
• Attack at Pigeon Roost, Indiana Territory (September 3, 1812): Kickapoo warriors attacked a small settlement. This village was about 100 miles south of present-day Indianapolis.
• Defense of Fort Harrison, Indiana Territory (September 3–16, 1812): This was the first American land victory of the war. Captain Zachary Taylor and about 60 men defended the fort. Native American warriors attacked the fort. They withdrew when American relief arrived.
• Defense of Fort Wayne, Indiana Territory (September 5–12, 1812): Native American warriors tried to attack the American fort at Fort Wayne. They were unsuccessful.
• Harrison's Campaign in the Northwest (September 17, 1812 – October, 1813): General William Henry Harrison led this campaign. His goal was to make the Northwest safe again and retake Detroit. He built Fort Meigs and secured supply lines. After an American naval victory, Detroit was retaken.
• Destruction of Prophetstown, Indiana Territory (November 19, 1812): General William Henry Harrison ordered an attack on a Native American village. The village was empty when the attack happened.
• Battle on the Mississinewa River, Indiana Territory (December 17–18, 1812): This battle happened during an expedition against Native American villages. It took place near present-day Marion, Indiana.

Niagara Frontier

• First British raid at Charlotte, New York (October 1, 1812): British forces seized American merchant ships. There was no resistance from the small American force.
• Capture of HMS Caledonia (1807) and HMS Detroit (1812) at Fort Erie, Upper Canada (October 9, 1812): American troops crossed the Niagara River. They captured two British ships. One ship was sailed to the American side. The other ran aground and was burned.
• Battle of Queenston Heights, Upper Canada (October 13, 1812): This was a major American defeat. General Stephen Van Rensselaer tried to capture Queenston. Major General Isaac Brock, a British hero, was killed during this battle.
• Skirmish at Frenchman's Creek, Upper Canada (November 28, 1812): Americans raided across the Niagara River. They aimed to disable British cannons and destroy a bridge. They succeeded in disabling cannons but not in destroying the bridge.
• Smyth's failed invasion of Upper Canada (November 28 – December 1, 1812): General Alexander Smyth's invasion plan failed due to poor leadership. He tried twice to cross the Niagara River but could not get his troops into boats.

St. Lawrence River

• Incident at Carleton Island (June 26, 1812): American citizens captured British soldiers on Carleton Island. These were the first prisoners taken in the war.
• First attack on Sackets Harbor, New York (July 19, 1812): The British navy unsuccessfully attacked Sackets Harbor. This was an American naval base.
• Battle of the Julia vs. the Earl of Moria and the Duke of Gloucester (July 31, 1812): A small American ship, the Julia, fought two larger British ships. The British ships were heading to attack American ships. The fight ended in a standoff.
• Battle of Matilda (Toussaint's Island) (September 16, 1812): A small American force tried to stop a British supply convoy. They were unsuccessful.
• Raid at Gananoque, Upper Canada (September 21, 1812): American troops successfully raided a British supply depot. This depot was at Gananoque.
• First attack on Ogdensburg (October 4, 1812): British forces tried to attack Ogdensburg by water. American cannons stopped their attack.
• Skirmishes at Akwesasne and French Mills (October 23 – November 23, 1812): American militia captured a British post at Akwesasne. A month later, a small British force recaptured it and a nearby American post.
• Skirmish at Lacolle, Lower Canada (November 20, 1812): American troops attacked each other by mistake. Then British and loyalist troops attacked them. The Americans retreated, and their planned invasion was called off.

American West

• Defense of Fort Madison, Missouri Territory (September 5–12, 1812): Native American warriors tried to capture a fort on the Mississippi River. They were unsuccessful.

Naval Battles

• USS Nautilus vs. HMS Shannon (1806) (July 17, 1812): The British frigate Shannon captured the American ship Nautilus. This was the first American ship captured by the British in the war.
• USS Essex vs. HMS Alert (1804) (August 13, 1812): The American frigate Essex defeated the British sloop Alert. The battle lasted only about eight minutes.
• Constitution vs. HMS Guerrière (August 19, 1812): The American frigate Constitution captured the British frigate Guerrière. This was the first time an American ship captured a British frigate.
• Wasp (1807) vs. HMS Frolic (1806) (October 18, 1812): Both ships were badly damaged in this battle. The British sloop Frolic surrendered to the American sloop Wasp. Later, a larger British ship, HMS Poictiers, captured the Wasp and recaptured the Frolic.
• USS United States vs HMS Macedonian (October 25, 1812): The American frigate United States defeated the British frigate Macedonian. The Macedonian was taken to America and bought by the U.S. Navy.
• Vixen (1803) vs. HMS Southampton (1757) (November 22, 1812): The British frigate Southampton captured the American ship Vixen. Days later, both ships were wrecked in a storm. Their crews were rescued.
• Constitution vs. HMS Java (1811) (December 29, 1812): The American Constitution fought the British ship Java. The Java was so badly damaged that its captain ordered it sunk.

1813 Battles

Atlantic Coast

British attack on George & Federick's towns in April 1813.

• Warren's Chesapeake Bay Campaign (March–September, 1813): Admiral Sir John Warren led a major British naval effort. Their goals included blocking Chesapeake Bay and destroying American ships. Vice Admiral Sir Alexander Cochrane also led many operations. He was known for his aggressive actions on shore.
• Battle of the Rappahannock River, Virginia (April 3, 1813): British forces went up the Rappahannock River. They captured or destroyed fourteen American ships.
• Raid at Frenchtown, Maryland (April 29, 1813): A British landing party raided a small settlement. This was part of Warren's operations in Chesapeake Bay.
• Raid on Havre de Grace and Principio Foundry, Maryland (May 3, 1813): British boats raided Havre de Grace. When local militia resisted, British Marines burned and took goods from homes. They also destroyed guns at Principio Foundry.
• Raid at Georgetown and Fredericktown, Maryland (May 6, 1813): A British landing party destroyed homes, ships, and supplies in two villages.
• Assault on Craney Island, Virginia (June 22, 1813): Americans won an important victory here. A British landing party failed to defeat a smaller American force. This stopped the British from taking the port city of Norfolk.
• Capture and occupation of Hampton, Virginia (June 25–26, 1813): The British successfully took Hampton after their defeat at Craney Island. They took guns, food, and other supplies.
• Raid at Ocracoke Inlet, North Carolina (July 11–16, 1813): British naval forces successfully raided Ocracoke Inlet. This channel was used by American merchant ships. They captured ships and took supplies from villages.

American Northwest

• First Battle of Frenchtown, Michigan Territory (January 18, 1813): An American group drove British and Native American forces out of Frenchtown.
• Second Battle of Frenchtown, Michigan Territory (January 22, 1813): British forces surprised the Americans in a pre-dawn attack. The Americans surrendered after heavy fighting. This battle led to the Raisin River Massacre, where many wounded Americans were killed. This defeat ended General Harrison's plan to retake Detroit.
• Siege of Fort Meigs, Ohio (May 1–9, 1813): British forces and over a thousand warriors led by Tecumseh tried to capture Fort Meigs. They were unsuccessful.
• Defense of Fort Meigs, Ohio (July 21–28, 1813): The British tried a second time to capture Fort Meigs. This time, over three thousand Native American warriors were involved. They were again unsuccessful.
• Ball's Battle, Ohio (July 30, 1813): A battle broke out between Native Americans loyal to the British and American forces. This happened near Fort Seneca.
• Assault on Fort Stephenson, Ohio (August 2, 1813): The British unsuccessfully tried to capture Fort Stephenson.
• Battle of Put-in-Bay, Ohio (September 10, 1813): This was a key naval battle, also called the Battle of Lake Erie. Captain Oliver Hazard Perry's American squadron defeated the British. This gave the U.S. full control of Lake Erie. The British in Canada had to leave Detroit and retreat.
• Battle of Moraviantown, Upper Canada (October 5, 1813): Americans won this battle against the British army retreating from Detroit. This battle is also called the Battle of the Thames. Tecumseh, a Native American leader, was killed here.
• Skirmish at McCrae's House, Upper Canada (December 15, 1813): Canadian militia defeated a small group of American troops. This was the only time Canadian militia defeated a regular American force.

Niagara Frontier

• Battle of York, Upper Canada (April 28, 1813): Americans easily captured Fort York and the town of York (present-day Toronto). They vandalized and burned parts of the town. The British later burned Washington D.C. in revenge for this.
• Battle of Fort George, Upper Canada (May 27, 1813): Americans captured Fort George. This was the westernmost British fort on Lake Ontario.
• Battle of Stoney Creek, Upper Canada (June 6, 1813): The British won this battle with a night attack on American troops. This defeat stopped American plans to move further into Canada.
• Second raid at Charlotte, New York (June 15, 1813): British forces raided Charlotte and took supplies without resistance.
• Battle of Beaver Dams, Upper Canada (June 24, 1813): Native American warriors, led by a British officer, ambushed an American group. The Americans were on their way to attack a British outpost.
• Blockade of Fort George, Upper Canada (July 1 – October 9, 1813): The British tried to retake Fort George. There were many small fights during this time. The blockade ended when British troops were needed elsewhere.
• Raid at Fort Schlosser, New York (July 5, 1813): British forces successfully raided Fort Schlosser. They seized guns, ammunition, boats, and food.
• Skirmishes at the Ball Property, Upper Canada (July 8 – September 6, 1813): A series of small fights happened between American and British lines during the Fort George blockade.
• Raid at Black Rock, New York (July 11, 1813): The British raided Black Rock. They had early success but suffered many casualties when they left.
• Raid at York, Upper Canada (July 31 – August 1, 1813): Americans briefly raided York again. They freed prisoners, took supplies, and burned buildings.
• Loss of the American schooners Hamilton (1809) and Scourge (1812) (August 8, 1813): These two American ships were lost in a violent storm on Lake Ontario.
• Battle of Nanticoke Creek, Upper Canada (November 13, 1813): Canadian militia went on an expedition to capture American loyalists.
• Burning of Niagara, Upper Canada (December 10–11, 1813): American troops burned the town of Niagara. General George McClure felt his position was unsafe and ordered the town destroyed as he left.
• Capture of Fort Niagara, New York (December 18–19, 1813): British infantry launched a surprise night attack on Fort Niagara. They captured the fort easily. It stayed under British control for the rest of the war.
• Raid at Black Rock and Buffalo, New York (December 30, 1813): The British raided Black Rock and Buffalo. This was revenge for the burning of Niagara. The British took full control of the Niagara River region.

St. Lawrence River

• Raid on Brockville (February 7, 1813): American troops raided Brockville after British soldiers crossed into New York.
• Second attack on Ogdensburg, New York (February 22, 1813): The British successfully attacked and captured Ogdensburg. This town was important for British supply movements.
• Second attack on Sackets Harbor, New York (May 29, 1813): The British unsuccessfully attacked Sackets Harbor. This was meant to distract Americans while they attacked Fort George.
• Capture of the Eagle (1812) and Growler (1812) (June 3, 1813): The British captured two American ships on Lake Champlain. They renamed them and used them in their navy.
• British raid at Sodus, New York (June 19, 1813): A British landing party raided Sodus Bay and took supplies.
• Skirmish at Cranberry Creek, New York (July 19, 1813): Americans ambushed a British force. The British were trying to engage an American force that had attacked a British supply convoy.
• Murray's Raid, New York and Vermont (July 29 – August 4, 1813): The British successfully raided American posts and towns along Lake Champlain. They captured ships and destroyed public property. This showed British control of Lake Champlain.
• Capture of the American schooners Julia (1812) and Growler (1812) (August 10, 1813): During a battle on Lake Ontario, two American ships were separated and captured by the British.
• First Skirmish at Odelltown, Lower Canada (September 20, 1813): A minor fight happened. General Wade Hampton then gave up his plan to invade Canada and retreated.
• Wilkinson's Campaign on the St. Lawrence River (October–November, 1813): This was a plan for a joint American attack on Montreal. It failed when one American army retreated and the other was defeated.
• Raid at Missisquoi Bay, Lower Canada (October 12, 1813): General Wade Hampton ordered a raid to stop smuggling and distract the British.
• Battle on the Chateauguay, Lower Canada (October 26, 1813): Americans unsuccessfully attacked Canadian militia and Native American warriors. After this, General Wade Hampton ended his campaign to invade Canada.
• Skirmish at French Creek, New York (November 1–2, 1813): The British tried to disrupt the American army's advance toward Montreal. The fight was inconclusive.
• Battle of Point Iroquois (November 8, 1813): The first battle of Wilkinson's campaign. American troops landed in Canada and fought the Dundas Militia.
• Skirmish at Doran's Farm (November 8-9, 1813): A small fight between American cavalry and Canadian militia.
• Battle of Hoople's Creek (November 10, 1813): The British won this action. It delayed the American army's advance on Cornwall, a British supply point.
• Battle of Crysler's Farm (November 11, 1813): The British defeated the rear guard of the American army near Cornwall.
• Occupation of Cornwall (November 11-13, 1813): After their defeat, the American army occupied Cornwall. But with no help from other forces, the American general decided to retreat to New York.

Naval Battles

• Viper (1806) vs. HMS Narcissus (1801) (January 17, 1813): The British frigate Narcissus captured the American ship Viper.
• Hornet vs. HMS Peacock (1806) (February 24, 1813): The American ship Hornet badly damaged the British ship Peacock. The Peacock surrendered and then sank.
• Chesapeake (1799) vs. HMS Shannon (1806) (June 1, 1813): This was a rare battle between two equally strong frigates. The British boarded the American ship, which surrendered.
• Attack on HMS Junon (1810) (June 20, 1813): American gunboats attacked the British frigate Junon. The Junon fought them off and withdrew.
• Delaware flotilla vs. HMS Martin (1809) (July 29, 1813): American gunboats attacked the British ship Martin. The Americans broke off the fight after losing one gunboat.
• Argus (1803) vs. HMS Pelican (1812) (August 14, 1813): The British ship Pelican defeated the American ship Argus. The Argus had been attacking British shipping.
• Enterprise (1799) vs. HMS Boxer (1812) (September 5, 1813): The American ship Enterprise badly damaged the British ship Boxer, forcing it to surrender. Both commanding officers were killed.
• President (1800) vs. HMS Highflyer (1813) (September 23, 1813): The American frigate President captured the British ship Highflyer.
• Vixen (1813) vs. HMS Belvidera (1809) (December 25, 1813): The British frigate Belvidera captured the American ship Vixen (1813). The Vixen was new to the U.S. Navy.

Gulf Coast

• Battle of Burnt Corn Creek (July 27, 1813): Americans ambushed a group of Creek Indians. The Americans were initially successful but were later scattered.
• Fort Mims Massacre (August 30, 1813): Creek Indians defeated the American soldiers at Fort Mims.
• Battle of Tallushatchee (November 3, 1813): American forces successfully attacked the Creek village of Tallushatchee.
• Battle of Talladega (November 9, 1813): General Andrew Jackson led an action that ended the siege of a friendly Creek town.
• Hillabee Massacre (part 1) (November 11, 1813): American troops burned two Hillabee Indian villages.
• The Canoe Fight (November 12, 1813): A fight between American militia and Creek Indians. It took place entirely in canoes on the Alabama River.
• Hillabee Massacre (part 2) (November 18, 1813): American troops burned the town of Hillabee.
• Battle of Autossee (November 29, 1813): American forces and friendly Native Americans attacked the town of Autossee. Many Native Americans were killed, and the town was burned.
• The Action at Nuyaka (December 17, 1813): American troops burned the Creek village of Nuyaka.
• Battle of Holy Ground (December 23, 1813): General Claiborne cleared the mostly empty Indian town of Econochaca.

1814 Battles

Atlantic Coast

• Cochrane's Chesapeake Bay Campaign (April–September, 1814): Rear Admiral George Cockburn led a large British fleet campaign. This included attacks on Washington and Baltimore. Vice Admiral Sir Alexander Cochrane, who was very anti-American, encouraged aggressive actions. He also invited slaves to join the British forces.
• Raid on Pettipaug, Connecticut (April 7–8, 1814): British sailors and marines went up the Connecticut River. They burned 25 American ships and captured two. This raid greatly hurt American privateering.
• Skirmish at Pongoteague Creek, Virginia (May 30, 1814): British forces successfully attacked an American battery.
• Skirmish off of Cedar Point, Maryland (June 1, 1814): An American fleet and British ships fought near the Patuxent River. Neither side was damaged.
• Skirmishes at St. Leonard's Creek, Maryland (June 8–26, 1814): British ships tried to trap an American fleet in St. Leonard's Creek. The British also raided along the Patuxent River. The American ships fought their way out on June 26.
• Maine Campaign (July, 1814 – April, 1815): A British naval operation along the Maine coast. The British met little resistance and occupied several towns.
• Battle of Stonington (August 9–12, 1814): British ships bombarded the town of Stonington, Connecticut. The residents fought back for three days. Many British were hurt, but no Americans.
• Gordon's Raid on the Potomac River (August 17 – September 6, 1814): Captain James Gordon led British ships up the Potomac River. This was a distraction from the attack on Washington. The British took Fort Washington and occupied Alexandria, taking many prizes.
• Battle of Bladensburg, Maryland (August 24, 1814): This was a very bad defeat for the Americans. A smaller British force easily defeated a larger American force. This left Washington D.C. unprotected.
• Burning of Washington, DC (August 24–25, 1814): British forces occupied the U.S. capital. They burned the Capitol Building, the White House, and other government buildings. This was seen as revenge for the American burning of York in 1813.
• Attack on Baltimore, Maryland (September 12–15, 1814): The British launched a combined sea and land attack on Baltimore. The Americans stopped both the bombardment of Fort McHenry and the land invasion.
• Battle of North Point, Maryland (September 12, 1814): This battle stopped the British plan to capture Baltimore. The British landing party met American forces. The Americans eventually retreated but caused many British casualties, including their general. This delay helped Baltimore prepare its defenses.
• Bombardment of Fort McHenry, Maryland (September 13–14, 1814): The British unsuccessfully tried to defeat Fort McHenry. This fort protected Baltimore Harbor. When the fort did not surrender, the British land attack was called off.

American Northwest

• Skirmish at Longwoods, Upper Canada (March 4, 1814): Americans won this battle. A raiding party from Detroit was stopped by British forces.
• Sinclair's Campaign on the Upper Lakes (July–August, 1814): Americans tried to take control of the upper Great Lakes. They captured British merchant ships and destroyed a fort. But they failed to retake Fort Michillimackinaw.
• Raid at St. Marys River, Upper Canada (July 23–26, 1814): American forces raided a fur-trading post on the St. Marys River. They captured a British ship, which was later burned.
• Assault on Mackinac Island (August 4, 1814): Americans unsuccessfully tried to recapture Mackinac Island.
• Destruction of HMS Nancy (August 13, 1814): Americans destroyed the British ship Nancy on the Nottawasaga River.
• Capture of the American schooners Tigress and Scorpion (September 3 and 6, 1814): British forces captured two American ships, the Tigress and the Scorpion, near Drummond Island.
• McArthur's Raid/Battle of Malcolm's Mills (November 6, 1814): Americans won this battle against Canadian militia. General Duncan McArthur's raid destroyed mills that supplied British forces. This also helped American forces escape safely from Fort Erie.

Niagara Frontier

• Raid on Port Dover, Upper Canada (May 14–15, 1814): Americans raided settlements on Lake Erie. They burned mills, storehouses, and homes. This was revenge for the British raid on Black Rock and Buffalo.
• Brown's Campaign on the Niagara River (July–October, 1814): This was the most well-planned American attempt to invade Canada along the Niagara Frontier. It began with victories but ended when Americans retreated to Fort Erie.
• Capture of Fort Erie, Upper Canada (July 3, 1814): The British surrendered Fort Erie easily. This was the first battle of General Jacob Brown's campaign.
• Battle of Chippawa, Upper Canada (July 5, 1814): Americans won a well-fought victory against a larger British force.
• Burning of St. Davids, Upper Canada (July 18, 1814): American militia burned parts of St. Davids. The American commander who ordered this was dismissed.
• Battle of Lundy's Lane, Upper Canada (July 25, 1814): This was the bloodiest battle of the war. It was a draw, but it cost the Americans so much that they had to retreat. This ended Brown's invasion of Canada.
• Skirmish at Conjocta Creek, New York (August 3, 1814): The British tried to destroy American supplies. Their plan failed when they were defeated at Conjocta Creek.
• Siege of Fort Erie, Upper Canada (August 5 – September 21, 1814): The British unsuccessfully tried to recapture Fort Erie. There was constant fighting and a failed attack on August 15.
• Capture of the American schooners Ohio and Somers (August 12, 1814): British forces captured two American ships that were bombarding a British battery.
• Destruction of the British brig Magnet (August 15, 1814): A British officer deliberately ran his ship aground to prevent its capture by an American squadron.
• Assault on Fort Erie, Upper Canada (August 15, 1814): The British unsuccessfully tried to recapture Fort Erie. Their complex plan failed against a strong American defense.
• Sortie from Fort Erie, Upper Canada (September 17, 1814): Americans launched an attack from the fort against British cannons. Both sides suffered many losses. The British soon ended their siege and retreated.
• Skirmish at Cook's Mills, Upper Canada (October 19, 1814): This was the last fight on the Niagara Peninsula. Americans tried to destroy British supplies and had limited success.

St. Lawrence River

• Salmon River Raid (1814) (February 14–24, 1814): British forces raided American supply depots. They captured large amounts of supplies before returning to Canada.
• Second Battle of Lacolle, Lower Canada (March 30, 1814): A British victory that ended the last American attempt to invade Canada along the Richelieu River.
• Assault on Oswego, New York (May 5–6, 1814): The British successfully attacked Oswego, an important American supply point. They also captured Fort Ontario.
• Skirmish at Otter Creek, Vermont (May 14, 1814): Americans won this naval battle. They stopped a British force from attacking a shipyard.
• Skirmish on Sandy Creek, New York (May 30, 1814): Americans ambushed seven British ships. They tricked the British into following an American boat up the river, then attacked from the banks.
• Second Skirmish at Odelltown, Lower Canada (June 28, 1814): One of several small, undecided fights on the border.
• Prévost's Lake Champlain Campaign (August 30 – September 12, 1814): The British unsuccessfully tried to invade the United States. This American victory was important for peace talks. It helped Americans keep control of Lake Champlain.
• Battle of Plattsburgh, New York (September 11, 1814): Americans won this battle, ending the British invasion of New York. The British navy was defeated on Lake Champlain, and their land forces were stopped.

Gulf Coast

• Battles of Emuckfaw and Enotachopo Creek (Jan 22, 1814)
• Battle of Calebee Creek (Jan 27, 1814)
• Battle of Horseshoe Bend (1814) (Mar 27, 1814)
• Cochrane's Gulf Coast Campaign (May, 1814 – February, 1815): A British naval operation to support alliances with Native Americans and attacks on Mobile and New Orleans.
• Attack on Fort Bowyer, Spanish West Florida (September 15, 1814): The British unsuccessfully tried to capture Fort Bowyer.
• Capture of Pensacola, Spanish Florida (November 7, 1814): General Andrew Jackson led a successful American operation. They removed the British threat from Pensacola.
• Battle of Lake Borgne, Louisiana (December 14, 1814): British forces won a tough battle on Lake Borgne. This allowed them to land close to New Orleans.
• Battle at the Villeré Plantation, Louisiana (December 23, 1814): The first fight of the Battle of New Orleans. Americans launched a surprise attack on British forces.
• Reconnaissance in force by British at New Orleans, Louisiana (December 28, 1814): The British explored General Andrew Jackson's main defense line.

American West

• Occupation of Prairie du Chien, Illinois Territory (June 2, 1814): Americans occupied a fur-trading settlement. They built Fort Shelby there.
• Siege of Fort Shelby, Illinois Territory (July 17–20, 1814): The British successfully captured Fort Shelby. They wanted to protect the fur trade.
• First skirmish at Rock Island Rapids, Missouri Territory (July 21, 1814): Native American warriors allied with the British attacked American boats. The Americans were forced to retreat. These were the westernmost actions of the war.
• Second skirmish at Rock Island Rapids, Missouri Territory (September 5, 1814): An American expedition was attacked by over a thousand warriors. The Americans were forced to retreat.

Naval Battles

• Constitution vs. HMS Pictou (1813) (February 14, 1814): The American frigate Constitution captured and sank the British ship Pictou.
• Essex vs. HMS Phoebe and HMS Cherub (March 28, 1814): The British captured the American frigate Essex. This happened as it tried to escape from a neutral harbor.
• Frolic (1813) vs. HMS Orpheus (1809) and HMS Shelburne (1813) (April 20, 1814): The British captured the American ship Frolic after a long chase.
• Peacock (1813) vs. HMS Epervier (April 29, 1814): The American ship Peacock captured the British ship Epervier in a 45-minute battle.
• Rattlesnake (1813) vs. HMS Leander (1813) (June 22, 1814): The British ship Leander captured the American ship Rattlesnake.
• Wasp (1813) vs. HMS Reindeer (June 28, 1814): The American ship Wasp captured and destroyed the British ship Reindeer.
• Siren vs. HMS Medway (1812) (July 12, 1814): The British ship Medway captured the American ship Siren after an 11-hour chase.
• Wasp (1814) vs. HMS Avon (September 1, 1814): The American ship Wasp defeated the British ship Avon. The Avon sank before British reinforcements could secure it.

1815 Battles

Gulf Coast

• Cumberland Island Campaign (January–March, 1815): A British expedition to the southeastern U.S. coast. They occupied Cumberland Island and a fort. A plan to attack Savannah and Charleston did not happen. The British left after learning of the peace treaty.
• Artillery duel at New Orleans, Louisiana (January 1, 1815): British and American cannons exchanged fire for three hours. The British ran out of ammunition and could not break the American defenses.
• Final assault at New Orleans, Louisiana (January 8, 1815): This was a huge American victory. The British suffered over 2,000 casualties, while the Americans had only about 71. This battle greatly helped General Andrew Jackson's career.
• Bombardment of Fort St. Philip, Louisiana (January 9–18, 1815): The British unsuccessfully tried to dislodge American forces at Fort St. Philip. This fort would have blocked supplies to New Orleans.
• Capture of Fort Bowyer, Spanish West Florida (February 12, 1815): The last battle of the war on the Gulf Coast. The British captured Fort Bowyer but soon withdrew after hearing about the Treaty of Ghent ending the war.

American West

• Battle of the Sink Hole, Missouri Territory (May 24, 1815): The last land battle of the War of 1812. It was a fight between American Rangers and Native American warriors.

Naval Battles

• President (1800) vs. HMS Endymion (1797) (January 15, 1815): The British captured the American frigate President. This happened as it tried to break through a British blockade.
• Constitution vs. HMS Cyane and HMS Levant (February 20, 1815): The American frigate Constitution captured two British ships, the Cyane and the Levant. The Levant was later recaptured by the British.
• US privateer Chasseur vs. HMS St Lawrence (1813) (February 26, 1815): The American privateer Chasseur captured the British ship St. Lawrence. This ship was carrying news of the peace treaty.
• Pursuit and recapture of HMS Levant (1813) (March 11, 1815): A British squadron recaptured the Levant. It had been captured by the USS Constitution earlier.
• USS Hornet vs. HMS Penguin (March 23, 1815): The American ship Hornet captured the British ship Penguin.
• Peacock vs. East India Company ship Nautilus (June 30, 1815): The final naval battle of the war. The American ship Peacock fired on the British ship Nautilus. The British captain said the war had ended, but the Americans still opened fire.

See also

• Timeline of the War of 1812