Lundys Lane

Lundy's Lane locality in S Ontario just W of the Niagara Falls, scene of a stubborn engagement of the War of 1812, fought July 25, 1814. The American forces commanded by Gen. Winfield Scott and led by Gen. Jacob J. Brown, pushing into Canada, encountered British troops posted along Lundy's Lane. After prolonged fighting, the Americans fell back to Fort Erie, their former position. They had gained no advantage but had shown themselves able to hold a superior enemy force. There were heavy casualties on both sides.

Lundy's Lane, Battle of a battle between British and American troops at Lundy's Lane in Canada, one mile west of Niagara Falls, on July 25, 1814, during the War of 1812. Although neither side won a decisive victory, it ended a U.S. invasion of Canada. Losses on both sides were the heaviest of the war; the British suffered 878 casualties, eighty-four of whom were killed; the Americans, 853 casualties, 171 of whom were killed.

American brigadier general Winfield Scott was severely wounded during the battle, after which he became a national hero.