24: From Granny to Old Ironsides: The Campaigns of 1812 and 1813.
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The Battle of Queenston Heights and the Failure of the Invasion Strategy
This chapter describes the events of the Battle of Queenston Heights during the War of 1812. The American forces face overwhelming odds as they storm into Queenston, but with wounded officers and a lack of support from militia, they are eventually counterattacked and forced to surrender, resulting in a total loss for the campaign. The chapter also highlights the failure of the three-pronged invasion strategy and the growing unpopularity of President James Madison.
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