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The Queenston Heights is a geographical feature of the Niagara Escarpment immediately above the village of Queenston, Ontario, Canada. Its geography is a promontory formed where the escarpment is divided by the Niagara River. The promontory forms a cliff face of approximately 100 m (approximately 300 ft).

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of Queenston Heights was the first major battle in the War of 1812. Resulting in a British victory, it took place on 13 October 1812 near Queenston, Upper...

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16028; -79.05222 The Queenston Heights is a geographical feature of the Niagara Escarpment immediately above the village of Queenston, Ontario, Canada. Its...

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collaborated in person only for a few days. Brock died at the Battle of Queenston Heights, which the British won. Brock was born at St Peter Port on the Channel...

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Queenston Heights early in the War of 1812. While he was still recovering in 1813, the Americans invaded the Niagara Peninsula, including Queenston....

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General Sir Isaac Brock during the War of 1812, dying in the Battle of Queenston Heights. He was born on 19 April 1785 in Scotland near Aberchalder and came...

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Scott served on the Canadian front, taking part in the Battle of Queenston Heights and the Battle of Fort George, and was promoted to brigadier general...

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was set on fire before the British could recapture it. Battle of Queenston Heights, Upper Canada (October 13, 1812): A major American defeat suffered...

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year in peacetime. Such flank companies took part in the Battle of Queenston Heights and other actions on the Niagara peninsula. Known as Caldwell's Rangers...

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Elliott captures the brigs, Caledonia and Detroit 1812 Oct 13 Battle of Queenston Heights 1812 Oct 18 Capture of HMS Frolic 1812 Oct 18 HMS Poictiers captures...

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elder Fargo was stationed at Fort Niagara and fought in the battle of Queenston Heights under General Van Rensselaer that resulted in the death of British...

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