MARCH 2ND, 1815: Sir George provost is relieved of his office as Governor-in-Chief of British North America; replaced by Gordon Drummond. he had served in that position since July 15, 1815. because of the debacle at the Battle of Lake Champlain, he will be asked to explain his actions at a court martial in England, but dies before he is due to appear.
--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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