Battle of Lundy's Lane Memorial in Niagara Falls, Ontario

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Coordinates: 43.08924, -79.09568
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There are three plaques on this memorial located at Lundy's Lane Battlefield, listing the names and regiments of some of the men who were killed in this battle. The memorial was erected by the Canadian Parliament. The memorial is located at the site of the bloodiest battle of the War of 1812. On the afternoon of 25th July, 1814, Lieutenant-General Gordon Drummond with about 2800 men engaged the invading American army which had recently been victorious at Chippewa. The armies were evenly matched and the six-hour battle lasted until darkness and heavy losses put an end to the fighting. Each force had lost over 800 men. Although each claimed victory, the Americans had failed to dislodge Drummond from his position. They withdrew the next day, ending their offensive in Upper Canada.

The memorial itself features 3 plaques and several adornments, including cannons. There are several other plaques and memorials nearby the main monument.

Inscription found on memorial

[front/devant]

1812-1814
LUNDY'S LANE

ERECTED BY THE
CANADIAN PARLIAMENT
IN HONOUR OF THE VICTORY
GAINED BY THE
BRITISH AND CANADIAN FORCES
ON THIS FIELD ON THE
25TH DAY OF JULY 1814
AND IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE
OF THE BRAVE MEN
WHO DIED ON THAT DAY
FIGHTING FOR THE UNITY
OF THE EMPIRE
1895