U.S. Naval Fleet’s First Official Appearance On Lake Ontario

Colonial Era to Present Day History Buff

Get introduced to George Prevost including his extensive background. Discover what unique advantages were at hand for the British Army in Canada. Go behind the scenes and learn how a debacle involving U.S. Major General Stephen Van Rensselaer’s 1,000 Regular Troop Force had devastating consequences. Get an in depth analysis behind Commandant Isaac Chauncey’s strategical game planning abilities come early November 1812. Understand why Commandant Chauncey remained concerned about an enemy surprise attack even as Lake Ontario was already frozen solid. Get to know British Captain Alexander Gray including the concerns he addressed to Sir George Prevost. Learn significance behind secret mission led by U.S. Sailing Master William Vaughan from December 5, 1812. Learn if Commandant Chauncey came upon anyone whom was considered suspicious around mid January 1813. Discover what other changes took place from a leadership command perspective around January 1813. Learn which U.S. Army Officer & Troop Forces were stationed north of Sackett’s Harbour in Ogdensburg. Get an in depth analysis report behind course of actions taken including what occurred come hours after midnight February 6, 1813.

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