January 1814 saw the arrival of British reinforcements in Quebec City, Lower Canada: 76th Regt., 26th regt. and 27th Regt..
Early in 1814, the British constrcted defenses on Bridge Island, Upper Canada, as shelter for supply batteaux (boats) traveling on the St. Lawrence River.
Construction began on cavalry barracksBlairfindie in Lower Canada.
Gunboats are constructed at Coteau-du-Lac in Lower Canada.
--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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