Gordon Drummond, unlike Isaac Brock, ruled through intimidation with executions imprisonment of anyone suspected of having American ties, but other than that was respectful of citizens' rights other than that.
Drummond was always pressing Governor General Sir George Prevost for reinforcements. Prevost liked to keep many troops at Quebec City despite it rarely being threatened.
By the end of te winter 1813-1814, Drummond's campaigning had driven the Americans from the Niagara Frontier
In July 1814, Drummond led his troops from York to Fort George which campaign resulted in the inconclusive Battle of Lundy's Lane., but the British retained control of the road. Drummond was seriously wounded in the neck at this battle.
On 14 August he had the failed attack on Fort Erie with big losses and in September was forced to withdraw.
--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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