Title: Defending the inland shores : Newfoundland in the War of 1812 /
Authors: Jones, Gordon K., 1954-
Year: 2016
Subjects: Newfoundland and Labrador History, Military; Canada History; Canada History Campaigns; Canada History Naval operations; Newfoundland and Labrador
Abstract: "Newfoundland played a significant role in the defence of Upper Canada during the War of 1812. "Defending the Inland Shores: Newfoundland in the War of 1812" tells this incredible story. The book describes many key battles, including the siege and capture of Fort Detroit, taking of an American naval schooner on Lake Ontario, a surprise attack against Ogdensburg, New York, and desperate defence of a British ship on the Niagara River during an American night assault."--
Contents: Introduction -- The enemy across the ice: The attack on Ogdensburg -- History of The Royal Newfoundland Regiment -- The capture of Detroit -- Smaller military battles in 1812 -- The war turns ugly: Blood in the snow at Frenchtown -- Defending the Capital: The invasion of New York -- Siege, success, and slaughter: The Battle of the Maumee -- Hundreds against thousands: The Battle of Fort George -- Winner takes all: The Battle of Lake Erie -- Heading home: The end of 1813 -- 1814: A year of successes -- Andrew Bulger -- The disappearance of the regimental colours -- Acknowledgements.