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syscom3 said:Lancs comments about me annoying him is valid? Hah.
The war of 1812 was fought between Canada and the USA.
I think you best brush up on the facts for example I don't believe there was any Canadian militia units in the fracas at Washington . York (Toronto)the capital of Upper Canada was burnt by the US and Washington was burnt in reply by the Brits. I'm pasting a little piece from the local Lincoln and Welland regiment website and it says it bestThe war of 1812 was fought between Canada and the USA...what's with all the British trying to take credit...
I just used this particular unit as this area was one of the most fought over areas in the warView: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lffkj9Xf8TY
"Various full-time units were formed from members of the militia. Although usually intended for garrison duty only, several units saw action. All such Militia units were disbanded very soon after the war ended, and their men returned to their former occupations.
Particularly in Upper Canada, ordinary Militia contingents could not be kept in the field for long, especially around harvest time or the planting season when many militia would want to return to work on their farms. This was one reason for the formation of some of the full-time units." from wikipedia..
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