British losses: 25 regulars, 3 militia and 3 Indians killed, 63 regulars. 6 militia and 3 Indians wounded. 9 regulars missing. The Americans report taking five prisoners.
American losses: 50 killed, 52 wounded. Among the dead was Lt. Col. Boughton. Canadian newspapers reported 67 captured Americans, including Lt. Col. Chapin.
Also, the Americans lost 8 pieces of artillery.
--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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