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2 unusual facts about Battle of York


1813 in the United States

April 27 – War of 1812Battle of York: United States troops raid, destroy, but do not hold the capital of Ontario, York (present day Toronto).

Battle of York

When reinforcements from the Royal Navy commanded by Commodore James Lucas Yeo arrived in Kingston, Yeo almost immediately embarked some troops commanded by Sir George Prevost and attacked Sackett's Harbor.


Henry Dearborn

Although Dearborn had minor successes at the capture of York (now Toronto) on April 27, 1813, and at the capture of Fort George on May 27, 1813, his command was, for the most part, ineffective.


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Vincent Dillon

According to O'Reilly, he was taken prisoner by the rebels after the "Battle of York", possibly referring to the Battle of Marston Moor.