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1812 – Part 4: The Battle of York
During the War of 1812 an American squadron attacks York (today’s Toronto) and burns the fort and government buildings. The British retaliate.
Posted in 1812 and all that
Tagged America, Battle, Battle of York, Government House, Houses of Congress, John Graves Simcoe, John Strachan, Lake Ontario, Lt. Governor's house, militia, Niagara Native allies, Ontario, Russell Fort, Toronto, tourism, Upper Canada, War of 1812, Washington, White House, York
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