What were the important battles of the War of 1812?

Answer by  rightlight (1053)

Some major battles included the Battle of Queenston, Battle of Raisin River, Battle of Lake Erie, Battle of Thames, Battle of Chippewa, Battle of Lake Champlain, Battle of Baltimore.

Answer by  Bronagh (666)

The most important land battles of the War of 1812 include the sacking and burning of Washington D.C., the Battle at Fort McHenry (which inspired the lyrics to the National Anthem), and the post-war Battle of New Orleans which brought Andrew Jackson to fame.

Answer by  Riddlerr (34)

The major battles between the British Empire and the United States of America during the war of 1812 were: The battles of Queenston Heights, Raisin River, Lake Erie, Thames, Cryslers Farm, Horseshoe Bend, Chippewa, Lundy's Lane, Lake Champlain, Baltimore, New Orleans, and Chateauguay.

Answer by  ringneck (394)

The battle of Lake Erie was fought in the northern part. In the South, the battle of New Orleans was major.

Answer by  jclick (1561)

Perhaps the most famous battle of the War of 1812 ironically took place after the war was over. The Battle of New Orleans, led on the American side by Andrew Jackson, was a great American victory. Aditionally, the attack on Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor inspired Francis Scott Key to pen "The Star Spangled Banner."