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The Battle of Queenston Heights Was the Shining Hour for Natives in the War of 1812
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The Battle of Queenston Heights, which took place 200 years ago on October 13, is remembered among aboriginals as the epic fight in which a mere 80 First Nations warriors, hiding in the forest, besieged 1,300 American soldiers, scaring off their backup troops. Many historians believe that the battle-a key victory for the British-was a decisive moment in preventing the Americans from establishing a northern foothold and pushing on to conquer what today are Toronto and Montreal. read more
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