Battle of Crysler's Farm

Falling Into a Trap

The Battle of Crysler's Farm arose from an American plan to attack and occupy Quebec in Canada (British territory). The plan called for General James Wilkinson to lead his army down the St. Lawrence River. The trip downriver, however, required the crossing of the dreaded Sault Falls. To lighten the load, and to eliminate any enemies in the area, Wilkinson landed his army at the Crysler Farm - exactly what the British were hoping for.

Wilkinson's Embarrassing Failure

Despite being outnumbered by at least three to one, British soldiers, Canadian soldiers (known as Voltigeurs), and Native warriors drove Wilkinson's disorganized army back across the US-Canada border thanks to brilliant military maneuvers and tactics orchestrated by British General Joseph Morrison. American forces suffered 489 casualties. The defeat was particularly embarrassing considering the superior numbers of American army.

War of 1812 Battles

November 7th, 1811 - Battle of Tippecanoe

July 17, 1812 - Battle of Fort Mackinac

August 15, 1812 - Massacre at Fort Dearborn

October 13, 1812 - Battle of Queenston's Heights

January 22, 1813 - Battle of Frenchtown

March 30, 1813 - Battle of Lacolle Mills

April 27, 1813 - Battle of York

May 1-9, 1813 - Siege at Fort Meigs

August 15-16, 1813 - Surrender of Fort Detroit

September 10, 1813 - Battle of Lake Erie

October 5, 1813 - Battle of Thames

1813-1814 - Creek War

July 5- 1814 - Battle of Chippawa

July 25, 1814 - Battle of Lundy's Lane

August 24, 1814 - Battle of Bladensburg

August 25, 1814 - The Razing of Washington

September 6-11, 1814 - Battle of Plattsburgh

September 12-14, 1814 - Siege of Baltimore

November 11, 1814 - Battle of Crysler's Farm

January 8, 1815 - Battle of New Orleans