JUNE 25-JULY 24, 1814: Arrival of British reinforcements at Quebec City, Upper Canada. The downfall of napoleon had freed up British troops to go to North America and fight the Americans.
British troops arriving during this time: 1st Battalion, 82nd regiment, 4th Battalion 1st regiment of the Royal Scots, 1st battalion 8th Regiment and 9th regiment, Nova Scotia Fencibles.
--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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