Battle of Stoney Creek

Battle of Stoney Creek
Part of the War of 1812

Battle of Stoney Creek, Charles Jefferys
Date6 June 1813
Location
Result British victory
Belligerents
 United Kingdom  United States
Commanders and leaders
John Vincent
John Harvey
John Chandler
William Winder
Strength
700[1] 3,500[2]
Casualties and losses
23 killed
138 wounded
52 captured
3 missing[3][4]
17 killed
38 wounded
100 captured[5][6]

The Battle of Stoney Creek was a British victory over an American force fought on 6 June 1813, during the War of 1812 near present-day Stoney Creek, Ontario. British units made a night attack on the American encampment, and due in large part to the capture of the two senior officers of the American force, and an overestimation of British strength by the Americans, the battle resulted in a total victory for the British, and a turning point in the defence of Upper Canada.

  1. ^ Letter, Lt. Col. Harvey to Col. Baynes – 6 June 1813, Cruikshank, p. 7.
  2. ^ Cruikshank, p. 41.
  3. ^ J. Harvey, DAAG., Cruikshank, p. 10.
  4. ^ Cruikshank, p. 30.
  5. ^ J. Johnson, Asst. Adj. Gen., Cruikshank, p. 25.
  6. ^ Cruikshank, p. 12.

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