On October 26, 1813, an American army of 4,000 men advancing on Montreal was confronted at this event by a much smaller British force under Charles de Salaberry.
On October 26, 1813, an American army of 4,000 men advancing on Montreal was confronted at this event by a much smaller British force under Charles de Salaberry. The British force was made up primarily of French-speaking Voltigeurs who blew horns in the woods to fool the Americans that they were far more numerous. Discouraged by the show of resistance, the Americans retreated after only two hours. For ten points, name this Lower Canada battle of the War of 1812, the first battle where the British force was made up mostly of Canadians.
On October 26, 1813, an American army of 4,000 men advancing on Montreal was confronted at this event by a much smaller British force under Charles de Salaberry.
Battle of {Chateauguay}