Battle of Fort George: A paper read on March 14th, 1896 by E. A. Cruikshank
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"Battle of Fort George: A paper read on March 14th, 1896 by E. A. Cruikshank" is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This publication details the events surrounding the battle for Fort George, which played a significant role during the War of 1812. Through a thorough examination of various sources and firsthand accounts, Cruikshank seeks to illuminate a pivotal moment in Canada’s military history. In this detailed paper, Cruikshank
provides a comprehensive narrative of the battle and its context, emphasizing both the strategic importance of Fort George and the various military maneuvers that occurred during the conflict. The work outlines the circumstances leading to the battle, including the state of military readiness on both sides, as well as the socio-political landscape that shaped it. Readers will find descriptions of troop movements, the composition of forces, and firsthand experiences of soldiers, all contributing to a vivid portrayal of a tumultuous time in Canadian history. Ultimately, Cruikshank highlights the complexities of loyalty, military strategy, and the harsh realities faced by soldiers in wartime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cruikshank, E. A. (Ernest Alexander), 1853-1939 |
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| Title | Battle of Fort George: A paper read on March 14th, 1896 |
| Credits |
Produced by Barbara Kosker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | United States -- History -- War of 1812 |
| Subject | Fort George (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont.) |
| Subject | Niagara-on-the-Lake (Ont.) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33621 |
| Release Date | Sep 3, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 407 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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