Ft Niagara Captured

On December 18, 1813, the British captured American Fort Niagara. They then went on to capture Buffalo..

 

In response to the American bombardment of the Canadian city of Newark, the British launched an assault on Fort Niagara. The Americans were caught off guard by the attack. On December 18th, 550 British regulars and militia crossed the river and discovered the fort’s main drawbridge lowered. The British swiftly captured the fort, killing 67 of its defenders and capturing 350. Subsequently, the British redirected their efforts towards Buffalo. The Americans attempted to make a stand at Black Rock, but they were swiftly defeated. The British subsequently burned the towns of Buffalo and Black Rock to the ground.