From the August 4, 2012, Toronto Sun by Tom Villemaire.
Charles-Michel de Salaberry was from a French-Canadian family with a history of service in the British Army. He joined the 60th Regiment and saw action in the West Indies, where he was recognized for his bravery, and in Belgium. Becoming a captain-lieutenant in 1799, he commanded a company by 1803.
In 1810, he was recalled to Canada as a Lt. Col. and aide-de-camp to Major-General Francis de Rittenburg. In 1812, he became chief of staff of the militia and assumed direct command of the Canadian Voltigeurs light infantry, made up mostly of French-Canadian volunteers.
Even though they were militia, de Salaberry trained them as regular soldiers.
U.S. generals figured Quebec would be an easy target as they were sure the French-Canadians would be happy to kick the British out.
More to Come. --Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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