Battle of Cook's Mill (s)-- Part 1

From Wikipedia.

Like I said in the last post, I'd never heard of this battle, so Wiki here I come.

The battle was part of the Niagara Campaign and the next-to-last one fought on Canadian soil during the war (the last one was the battle of Malcolm's Mills.

This one was fought October 19, 1814 in Upper Canada, present-day Welland, Ontario.  It ended as an American victory, but strategic British win as the Americans withdrew across the Niagara River.

The 750 British troops in the battle were led by Christopher Myers and fought against 1200 U.S. soldiers led by General George Izard and Daniel Bissell.  British losses were 1 killed, 35 wounded.  American: 12 killed and 55 wounded.

Setting the stage for this battle was the American successful defense of Fort Erie (which was later abandoned because of lack of supplies).  George Izard marched his army from Plattsburgh, NY and was hoping to draw British general Gordon Drummand into a fight outside of his defenses.

More to Come.  --Brock-Perry