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The forces of King George on August 14, 1814, launched a full-scale night assault on Fort Erie, then occupied by Americans pursuing another fruitless attempt to seize Upper Canada. This counter-attack failed when a powder magazine blew up. Through August and September, the effort to eject the US Army cost the lives of nearly 500 combatants of all sides. The original fort was finally destroyed by retreating US units in November. Our own Fort York Guard was part of the assaulting force of re-enactors this year who mustered in mid August to recall the chaotic battle. And, appearances to the contrary, nobody at all was killed – and most of the Americans were tourists. Photos: Sid Calzavara
Assault on Fort Erie
Assault on Fort Erie
Assault on Fort Erie
Assault on Fort Erie
Assault on Fort Erie
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