Fort
George is a historic military structure
at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada,
that was the scene of several battles
during the War of 1812. The fort consists
of earthworks and palisades, along with
internal structures. The opposing fortifications
of Fort Niagara in New York can be seen
from the ramparts. Fort George was built
by the British after the 1783 Treaty of
Paris handed Fort Niagara to the Americans.
The new fort was completed in 1802 and
became the headquarters for the British
Army and the local militia. Fort George
was captured by the Americans in May 1813
at the Battle of Fort George. They used
the fort as a base to invade Upper Canada
but they were repulsed at the Battles
of Stoney Creek and Beaver Dams. The fort
was retaken by the British in December.
The Americans attacked the fort again
in 1814 but were unsuccessful.
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