Queens ton Heights, Battle of

In War of 1812. Brock commanded the British forces, consisting of regulars and militia, between 1500 and 2000 men, scattered along the Niagara River from Fort Erie to Fort George. The opposing American forces numbered about 6000 men, similarly distributed on the south bank of the river, under Stephen Van Ren elaer. In the first skirmish, a few hundred men only were engaged on either side, and the Americans finally gained the heights, brought up reinforcements, and remained in po e ion for several hours. The British lo es included Brock and Macdonell. Sheaffe, on whom the command had devolved, gathered together the scattered detachments of British troops, 1000 strong, and marching them through the woods, attacked the Americans from the inland side, and completely defeated them. Many were driven over the banks into the river, and between 900 and 1000 surrendered, including Major-General Wads worth and Lieutenant-Colonel Win field Scott. Index : Bk Account of battle, 300-312. Bib. : Lucas, Canadian War of 1812 ; Currie, Battle of Queens ton Heights . See also War of 1812.