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Niagara 1814: The final invasion (Campaign) Paperback – May 19, 2009

by Jon Latimer (Author), Graham Turner (Illustrator)

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The War of 1812 (1812-1814) has the strange distinction of being a war largely forgotten by both of its main participants. Despite being overshadowed by the Napoleonic Wars raging in Europe, the War of 1812 saw Americans, British, Canadians, and Native Americans wage an increasing brutal conflict all along the border.

By 1814, with war coming to a close in Europe, the Americans decided to launch one last, major land offensive in an attempt to seize Canada. Although previous attempts had most often ended in disaster, the American army of 1814 contained several highly trained units under competent leadership including the legendary Winfield Scott. This final Niagara campaign saw a number of pitched battles including Chippawa, Lundy's Lane, and Cook's Mill, where the American Bluecoats matched the British shot for shot. However, due to poor planning at the highest levels of American office, the campaign was ultimately a failure and the result ensured the survival of Canada as an independent state.

A critically-acclaimed researcher on the War of 1812, author John Latimer presents a new look at an oft-forgotten yet crucially important campaign in the history of North America.

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Series: Campaign (Book 209)
Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: Osprey Publishing; First Edition edition (May 19, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1846034396
ISBN-13: 978-1846034398
Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 0.3 x 9.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #932,730 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #14 in Books > History > Americas > Canada > War of 1812
- #82 in Books > History > Americas > Canada > 20th Century
- #83 in Books > History > Americas > Canada > Pre-Confederation

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My two cents worth!!

By lordhoot on March 2, 2011

Format: Paperback

After reading the previous two reviews, there really isn't much more I can say about this book outside of the fact that I do agreed with both of them. The book is well written and a great introduction to the Niagara campaign. If anyone is interested in reading more, I strongly recommended Donald E. Graves' Where Right and Glory Lead! and Red Coats & Grey Jackets. First book deals with Lundy's Lane and second book deals with Chippawa. Both are excellent books that back up what you read in this book but in greater details.

I have to admit that when I visited Lundy's Lane, I was quite disappointed that its a cemetery now!! But the museum is quite nice. Chippawa is well preserves and all three forts in that area, Fort Erie, Fort George and Fort Niagara are well worth the visit if this book interests you. Living in Alaska don't get me into these areas too often but it well worth a trip. Book come highly recommended of course, might be an useful guide book!!

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The fate of Canada and the War of 1812...

By HMS Warspite TOP 500 REVIEWERVINE VOICE on June 13, 2013

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"Niagara 1814" is a first rate Osprey Campaign Series entry focused on the last land battles along the Canadian border as the War of 1812 drew to a close. Well-trained American troops ("Those are regulars, by God") for the first time stood up as equals to their British and Canadian opponents, but in an inconclusive campaign that did little more than set up peace talks in 1815.

The introduction brings the reader up to date on the status of the War of 1814 and what was at stake in 1814. A chronology of the Niagara campaign is followed by descriptions of the opposing commanders, their armies, and their plans. The narrative of the Niagara campaign itself follows the fighting from Chippawa to Lundy's Lane to Fort Erie, with a worthwhile side trip to Platsburgh, New York. The text is supplemented by a very nice collection of maps, diagrams, illustrations, and photographs.

The perspective of British author Jon Latimer is both honest and a refreshingly change from U.S.-centric histories of the campaign and the war. At the same time, Latimer manages to bring both sides to account for their successes and their failures. "Niagara 1814" is a really fascinating read and well-recommended.

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This is the type of Campaign best suited to Osprey coverage

By R. A Forczyk VINE VOICE on July 5, 2009

Format: Paperback

Jon Latimer's Niagara 1814 covers the see-saw fighting on the Niagara frontier in the waning days of the War of 1812. For both specialist and general readers, this volume in Osprey's campaign series offers a well-written introduction to one of the more interesting - although ultimately fruitless - campaigns of that long-forgotten conflict. Although based primarily on secondary sources, the author was able to pull together a good amount of material from both sides to produce a campaign narrative that is both thorough and balanced. Overall, a very good volume and one well-suited to the Osprey format.

Graphically, Niagara 1814 is quite attractive. In addition to about 60 B/W photos and illustrations, the volume has six 2-D Maps (the northern theater of war, 1814; the Niagara frontier; Brown's advance to Lundy's Lane; Battle of Plattsburgh; Porter's sortie from Fort Erie; McArthur's raid into Upper Canada) and three 3-D BEV maps (Battle of Chippawa; Battle of Lundy's Lane; Assault on Fort Erie). The small size of these battlefields are particularly well-suited for BEV maps, with some maps actually showing trees. All three battle scenes by Graham Turner (charge of Horton's dragoons; attack of Miller's 21st US Infantry at Lundy's Lane; melee around the British batteries) are quite nice and add to the campaign narrative. The volume also has a 1-page bibliography and an index.

The introductory sections cover the usual material on the origins of the campaign and opposing commanders, forces and plans. These sections are a bit thinner than in other campaign series volumes and readers unfamiliar with the War of 1812 may find it difficult to get their footing.Read more ›

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Excellent Coverage of Several Battles

By Mike Dillemuth on August 9, 2010

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The author, Jon Latimer did a great job of breaking down the Niagara campaign into its various component battles. The book is well written and the sequence of events is easy to follow.

The book effectively covers the primary battles of Chippawa, Lundy's Lane, Plattsburgh, and the siege of Fort Erie. These engagements are covered in enough detail to allow the reader to easily follow the action. The book also covers the lesser engagements at Conjocta Creek, Cook's Mills & Malcolm's Mills, and the American sortie out of Fort Erie. Although the detail is not as extensive as the major battles, the author still does a great job of describing these engagements.

The campaign maps are clear, uncluttered, and easy to read. Each map indicates the major military unit involved, the route of advance, and the relevant geographic reference points. The battles of Chippawa, Lundy's Lane, and Fort Erie are also supplemented with 3D bird's eye view maps. All these maps provide just the right amount of information.

The book contains a wide assortment of black & white and color drawings. The author also included three 2-page color illustrations. These drawings give the reader an excellent feel for the events described in the adjoining text.

Early on, the author describes the various commanding officers. These descriptions are insightful when their decisions and conduct are described later in the book. Another helpful part is the Orders of Battle. This concise list is an extremely helpful reference tool for the reader.

Bottom line: This is a well written and easy to read narrative. The author did an excellent job describing the various battles to paint the overall campaign picture. This narrative is then supported with a wide assortment of illustrations. The reader will certainly walk away with a clear understanding of this campaign.