Battle of Longwoods, Upper Canada-- Part 2

Andrew Holmes figured that the British at Port Talbot would be alerted to his presence by the fleeing militia, so determined to try to attack Delaware instead.

He advanced, but found out a bigger British force was assembling and then retreated to Twenty Mile Creek and fortified a hill by it.

The larger British force attacked on March 4, 1814.  It consisted of two companies of regulars (45 men), Canadian militia (50 men) and 44 Indians.  American strength was 164.

British losses were heavy against the fortified Americans and they were forced to withdraw.  British casualties 14 killed and 51 wounded.  American were 4 killed and 3 wounded.

Even in victory, Holmes believed himself to be outnumbered and withdrew back to Detroit. The British later abandoned their Delaware post.

--Brock-Perry