Niagara, 1814 : America invades Canada
"Barbuto covers every aspect of a campaign that saw the American army come of age, even as its military leaders blundered away potential victory and the acquisition of a coveted expanse of North American territory. Vividly recreating the major battles on the Niagara peninsula - at Chippawa, Lundy's Lane, Fort Erie, and Cook's Mill - Barbuto also clarifies the role of these engagements within the overall framework of American strategy."
History
xiii, 410 pages : maps ; 24 cm.
9780700610525, 0700610529
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The road to war
The disappointing war
The central theater of operations
Startling victories, unexpected defeats
Polarizing attitudes, stagnating strategies
Final preparations
The opening battles
Lundy's Lane
The siege of Fort Erie
The siege ends
Izard's offensive
Conclusion