Some recent news about a very old war.
1. FIRST NATIONS AT QUEENSTOWN-- From the Oct. 14, 2012, Indian Country "The Battle of Queenston Heights Was the Shining Hour for Natives in War of 1812" by David P. Ball.
Eight First nation warriors besieged 1300 Americans until they were forced to withdraw by reinforcement troops. They did this by themselves with no help. Niagara-on-the-lake, Ontario, is located near where this took place.
2. WAR FLAG UNVEILED-- From the Oct. 13, 2012, Ottawa Citizen "Canadian War Museum to Unveil Recently Restored War of 1812 Flag."
The silk Regimental Colour of the 104th Regiment of Foot was carried by a military unit from New Brunswick. It is on loan from the New Brunswick Museum following a long and painstaking restoration.
Some Some Bits About an Old War. --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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