Battle of Ogdensburg

Battle of Ogdensburg
Part of War of 1812

The Glengarry Light Infantry attacks across the frozen river during the Battle of Ogdensburg.
DateFebruary 22, 1813
Location
Ogdensburg, New York
Result British victory
Belligerents
United Kingdom
 Upper Canada		 United States
Commanders and leaders
George MacDonnell Benjamin Forsyth
Strength
520 About 250
Casualties and losses
6 killed
44 wounded		 20-26 killed
6 wounded
60-70 captured

The Battle of Ogdensburg was a battle of the War of 1812. The British gained a victory over the Americans and captured the village of Ogdensburg, New York. Although small in scale, it removed the American threat to British supply lines for the remainder of the war.

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