At the Point of the Bayonet! The British Capture of Fort Niagara

By C. Douglas Kohler and Douglas W. DeCroix - January 15, 2007

In the War of 1812 the British successfully attacked Fort Niagara in the middle of winter. They retained the American garrison flag as a war trophy.

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At the Point of the Bayonet! The British Capture of Fort Niagara