Beaver Dams, Battle of

Battle fought in southern Ontario, Canada, between Iroquois warriors and British troops against invading US troops on 24 June 1813, during the War of 1812.

Iroquois warriors allied with the British surprised invading US troops, who had planned an attack on the British in the area. The British had been warned of the US advance, and the US forces were persuaded to retreat towards the Niagara River.