OCTOBER 19TH: Major General Wade Hampton, (father of Confederate General Wade Hampton) crosses the border near Odelltown, Lower Canada, en route to Montreal.
OCTOBER 25TH: U.S. Master Commandant Jesse Elliott assumes command of Lake Erie fleet after Captain Oliver Hazard Perry was ordered to the East Coast.
OCTOBER 25-26: Battle of Chateauguay, Lower Canada. Together with the Battle of Crysler's Farm, ends the American two-pronged campaign against Montreal. Wade Hampton defeated by Lt. Col. Charles Michel de Salaberry.
END OF OCTOBER: Hampton retreats to Chateaugay, NY.
--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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De Salaberry: Canadian-Born Hero of War of 1812-- Part 2
But, the English had allowed French-Canadians to keep all things French as long as they swore allegiance to the British Crown.
Charles-Michel de Salaberry was at the Battle of Crysler's Farm, referred to as the Battle That Saved Canada, but his most famous fight was at the Battle of Chateauguay in October 1813. His win there caused the Americans to give up their Saint Lawrence campaign.
The Americans had 4,000 men under General Wade Hampton. De Salaberry had 250 Voltigeurs, 150 Mohawk warriors (and another 1500 in reserve), but even so, was so sure of victory, he did not tell his superiors of the impending battle.
He anticipated an American move on Montreal and had been receiving a steady stream of intelligence so figured Hampton's (father of the Civil War Wade Hampton?) intentions and movement. He took up position along the Chateauguay River which afforded a natural defensive position southwest of Montreal.
De Salaberry had his men construct a fort of abatis from felled branches. Hampton tried to surround the British force with 1500 men. In the darkness, de Salaberry had buglers sent out to sound like he had more troops. The American attack became confused and their soldiers killed piece-meal before retreating.
De Salaberry became a hero and famous. He died in 1829.
A French-Canadian Hero. --Brock-Perry
Charles-Michel de Salaberry was at the Battle of Crysler's Farm, referred to as the Battle That Saved Canada, but his most famous fight was at the Battle of Chateauguay in October 1813. His win there caused the Americans to give up their Saint Lawrence campaign.
The Americans had 4,000 men under General Wade Hampton. De Salaberry had 250 Voltigeurs, 150 Mohawk warriors (and another 1500 in reserve), but even so, was so sure of victory, he did not tell his superiors of the impending battle.
He anticipated an American move on Montreal and had been receiving a steady stream of intelligence so figured Hampton's (father of the Civil War Wade Hampton?) intentions and movement. He took up position along the Chateauguay River which afforded a natural defensive position southwest of Montreal.
De Salaberry had his men construct a fort of abatis from felled branches. Hampton tried to surround the British force with 1500 men. In the darkness, de Salaberry had buglers sent out to sound like he had more troops. The American attack became confused and their soldiers killed piece-meal before retreating.
De Salaberry became a hero and famous. He died in 1829.
A French-Canadian Hero. --Brock-Perry
De Salaberry: Canadian-Born hero of the War of 1812-- Part 1
From the August 4, 2012, Toronto Sun by Tom Villemaire.
Charles-Michel de Salaberry was from a French-Canadian family with a history of service in the British Army. He joined the 60th Regiment and saw action in the West Indies, where he was recognized for his bravery, and in Belgium. Becoming a captain-lieutenant in 1799, he commanded a company by 1803.
In 1810, he was recalled to Canada as a Lt. Col. and aide-de-camp to Major-General Francis de Rittenburg. In 1812, he became chief of staff of the militia and assumed direct command of the Canadian Voltigeurs light infantry, made up mostly of French-Canadian volunteers.
Even though they were militia, de Salaberry trained them as regular soldiers.
U.S. generals figured Quebec would be an easy target as they were sure the French-Canadians would be happy to kick the British out.
More to Come. --Brock-Perry
Charles-Michel de Salaberry was from a French-Canadian family with a history of service in the British Army. He joined the 60th Regiment and saw action in the West Indies, where he was recognized for his bravery, and in Belgium. Becoming a captain-lieutenant in 1799, he commanded a company by 1803.
In 1810, he was recalled to Canada as a Lt. Col. and aide-de-camp to Major-General Francis de Rittenburg. In 1812, he became chief of staff of the militia and assumed direct command of the Canadian Voltigeurs light infantry, made up mostly of French-Canadian volunteers.
Even though they were militia, de Salaberry trained them as regular soldiers.
U.S. generals figured Quebec would be an easy target as they were sure the French-Canadians would be happy to kick the British out.
More to Come. --Brock-Perry
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Quebec Force Repelled American Attack in Critical Battle
From the Nov. 24, 2012, National Post by James Careless.
In October 1813, 3,00 Americans under General Wade Hampton marched north from Plattsburgh, New York, with the goal of capturing Montreal, a vital supply stop for Upper Canada (now Ontario). Its fall would cause the surrender of Upper Canada. To stop them, a force of 1,600 French-Canadians and 172 Indians were deployed, including 110 Voltigeurs, British-trained French Lower Canadians under the command of Lt. Col. Charles de Salaberrry.
These troops harassed the Americans along the way, ambushing and felling trees. At the Battle of Chateauguay, by the river of the same name, southwest of Montreal, the two forces fought. Hampton attacked 400 fortified Canadians and de Salaberry mowed them down and made them think there were even more of them by having men with bugles wander around and blow them from various points.
This unnerved the Americans who retreated, ending a very serious threat.
Those Tricky Canadians. --Brock-Perry
In October 1813, 3,00 Americans under General Wade Hampton marched north from Plattsburgh, New York, with the goal of capturing Montreal, a vital supply stop for Upper Canada (now Ontario). Its fall would cause the surrender of Upper Canada. To stop them, a force of 1,600 French-Canadians and 172 Indians were deployed, including 110 Voltigeurs, British-trained French Lower Canadians under the command of Lt. Col. Charles de Salaberrry.
These troops harassed the Americans along the way, ambushing and felling trees. At the Battle of Chateauguay, by the river of the same name, southwest of Montreal, the two forces fought. Hampton attacked 400 fortified Canadians and de Salaberry mowed them down and made them think there were even more of them by having men with bugles wander around and blow them from various points.
This unnerved the Americans who retreated, ending a very serious threat.
Those Tricky Canadians. --Brock-Perry
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