jan 1, 1812 - The battle of Queenston heights

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The American army was to march through Detroit to get to Ontario but General Brock anticipated an attack so he got to Queenston Heights first. He did not know when they were to attack but he saw boats gathered on the side of the Niagara River. when General brock was awakened by the sound of artillery he led an assault by horse on the Americans. During his full frontal charge, he was shot in the chest and was killed.

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