From the April 16, 2014, Brantford (Ontario) Expositor.ca "Brant makes battle of Malcolm's Mills reenactment official" by Michael Allan Marion.
The re-enactment will be held June 28, 2014, to commemorate the last battle of the War of 1812 fought on Canadian soil against an invading army.
The battle itself took place on November 6, 1814, near the present day village of Oakland. "Last Shot Fired- The Battle of Malcolm's Mills.
The federal government of Canada is not supporting the re-enactment so they are doing it themselves.
--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.
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Saturday, November 8, 2014
The Battle of Malcolm's Mill
NOVEMBER 6, 1814: A decisive American victory in the Upper Thames Valley in a battle between Canadian militia and an American force of 750 mounted infantry led by Brigadier General Duncan McArthur.
During a two-week incursion into Canada, McArthur's Raid destroyed the mills that the British forces in the Northwest were dependent upon for flour and bread. It created a diversion that allowed the American forces at Fort Erie to escape unharmed.
Additionally, the Americans killed, wounded or captured over 450 of their enemy while losing one killed and six wounded.
McArthur then moved his force down to Lake Erie where he burned north shore settlements while returning to Detroit.
--Brock-Perry
During a two-week incursion into Canada, McArthur's Raid destroyed the mills that the British forces in the Northwest were dependent upon for flour and bread. It created a diversion that allowed the American forces at Fort Erie to escape unharmed.
Additionally, the Americans killed, wounded or captured over 450 of their enemy while losing one killed and six wounded.
McArthur then moved his force down to Lake Erie where he burned north shore settlements while returning to Detroit.
--Brock-Perry
Friday, November 7, 2014
200 Years Ago: Skirmish and Capture of Ship
NOVEMBER 6TH, 1814: Skirmish at Malcolm's Mill, Upper Canada.
American schooner Franklin is captured off off Hampton, Virginia, by a British flotilla of 13 barges.
--Brock-Perry
American schooner Franklin is captured off off Hampton, Virginia, by a British flotilla of 13 barges.
--Brock-Perry
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