From the pastnow site "July 22, 1814: A Mosquito Saves Canada, Sort Of"
On Jukly 22, 1814, American Major general Brown had not received naval support from Commodore Isaac Chauncey which he needed to continue his attack on Upper Canada.
Chauncey, at the time was bed-ridden with a case of malaria, probably caused by a mosquito bite.
Brown was deep in enemy territory and without necessary artillery or supply lines to move froward.
Chauncey's inaction due to the malaria, put Brown in a bad position and doomed his invasion to failure.
--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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