Battle of Chippawa, Niagara Falls This monument is located along the Niagara Highway. The inscription on this memorial reads as follows: Here on July 5, 1814, an invading American force under Brigadier-General Winfield Scott met and was attacked by the British Major General Riall commanding detachments of the 8th and 100th regiments, the Royal Scotts, the Lincoln Militia and Indians. Superior American musketry and artillery forced the retirement of the British to Fort George. The British in this battle last 148 killed, and 321 wounded, the Americans, 48 killed and 277 wounded. After a second engagement with Riall at Lundy's Lane, July 25, the Americans retreated to Fort Erie via Chippawa. |
