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Battle of Queenston Heights

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The Battle of Queenston Heights (October 1812)

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The Battle of Queenston Heights - British & Canadian Patriotic Song (REMAKE)

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Heritage Minutes: Queenston Heights

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The Chums - The Battle of Queenston Heights

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The Battle of Queenston Heights - British & Canadian Patriotic Song (OLD)

The Battle of Queenston Heights was the first major battle in the War of 1812 and resulted in a British victory. It took place on 13 October 1812, near Queenston, Upper Canada. It was fought between United States regulars and New York militia forces led by Major General Stephen Van Rensselaer, and British regulars, York and Lincoln militia and Mohawk warriors led by Major General Isaac Brock, and Major General Roger Hale Sheaffe, who took command when Brock was killed.
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