Battle of Queenston Heights ~ featuring 13 year old Benjamin Fisher ~ War of 1812 Reenactor

 

Benjamin Fisher ~ War of 1812 Reenactor
Ontario Visited ~ War of 1812 Celebrations
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THE BATTLE OF QUEENSTON HEIGHTS
1812-2012 ~ Written by Benjamin Fisher

The Battle of Queenston Heights was one of the most defining moments in the War of 1812. It was the first time blood was shed since the declaration of war (signed in June 1812), and another victory for the undefeated, most powerful people in the world: The British Empire. This battle was fought on October 13, 1812 and I was there to recreate it.

Historical Note:

The Battle of Queenston Heights was fought between the American and British army on October 13, 2012, in what is now known as Queenston, Ontario. Queenston is in the Niagara Region not far from Niagara Falls. Major General Isaac Brock was the most powerful man in the British army in North America. He knew how to fight and when to fight. He captured 2 forts in the first 2 months of the war leading the British army, 2, to nothing against the enemy. On October 13, 1812 he was stationed at Fort George planning his next attack. He had thousands of men trained and ready to kill. He had gotten word that the 41^st regiment of foot was fighting a whole American line at Queenston heights. Brock made an immediate decision to march 12.5km to Queenston from the Fort. He gathered his all regiments including the militia (farmers who had decided to fight) and marched 12.5 km throughout the bush. The men had their 15-30 pound packs, 10-14 pound muskets, a few layers of thick wool and pure strength and then set out for the heights. Upon their arrival major general Isaac Brock was shot in the heart during a skirmish (surprise battle) in the bush. The men scrambled to reform and lost all sense of control and retreated away from the Americans. The battle consisted of 4 skirmishes that in total lasted 12 hours. Later Major General Sheaffe arrived with re enforcements and took over command of the army. While this was happening native warriors were fighting trying to hold back the Americans as Sheaffe prepared the men to go back and fight. The natives lead by John Norton successfully held back the Americans to conclude the 3^rd skirmish. Sheaffe lead the British into the field to start the last skirmish. Sheaffe then lead the British to another victory. The monument was put in place to commemorate a fallen hero: Major General Isaac Brock.

(To Be Continued)