Battle of Stoney Creek
The Battle of Stoney Creek was part of the War of 1812. It took place on June 6, 1813. The battle was between the United Kingdom and the United States.
Commanders and leaders
John Vincent and John Harvey were the main commanders and leaders for the United Kingdom. John Chandler and William H. Winder were the main commanders for the United States during the Battle of Stoney Creek.
There were 700 British soldiers. There were 3,400 American soldiets, of which 1,328 fought. The United Kingdom had 23 killed, 136 wounded, 52 captured and 3 missing. The United States had 16 killed, 38 wounded, and 100 captured.
Battle Of Stoney Creek Media
Billy Green was a resident of Stoney Creek who revealed the American countersign to the British, and guided them to their positions
British troops during the night attack were placed under the conduct and direction of Lieutenant-Colonel John Harvey.
Alexander Fraser in a Scottish Highland uniform. He led a British nighttime infantry charge and captured both American commanding generals on the battlefield. Photographed in December 1880.
During the battle, Gen William Winder ordered the U.S. 5th Infantry to protect the left flank, unintentionally creating a gap in the American lines
American general John Chandler was captured near the end of the battle
After the battle, Maj Gen Morgan Lewis proceeded towards Stoney Creek in an attempt to displace the British.
The Battlefield Monument at Battlefield Park commemorates the Battle of Stoney Creek.
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