The Battle at Queenston Heights

On October 13th, 1812, after the battle at Fort Detroit, the Americans wanted revenge on Upper Canada at Fort George located in Queenston Heights, only across the Niagara River. The Americans crossed the Niagara River and climbed up the hills at Queenston Heights. They took one of the canons that was guarding the hill. At first the Americans were winning the battle. When General Brock heard about this, he jumped on his horse Alfred and ran towards Queenston, and gave orders to bring all available soldiers to Fort George. The Natives got involved in this battle and were out numbered, 15 - 1. The British and the Native allies, used the attack and run method...over and over. Then the British began to take over again. Eventually, the Americans surrendered. there were 925 prisoners at this battle. During this battle General Isaac Brock was wearing his red tunic. That made him an easy target for one of the American sharpshooters. They took a shot at the General and a musket ball hit him in the chest. Brock died within hours of being shot and was buried at Fort George. Both the British and the Americans across the river fired 21 gun salute to show their respect for the British General and hero of Upper Canada.