Battle of North Point
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The Battle of North Point was fought on September 12, 1814, between General John Stricker's Maryland Militia and a British force led by Major General Robert Ross. Although the Americans retreated, they were able to do so in good order having inflicted significant casualties on the British, killing one of the commanders of the invading force, significantly demoralizing the troops under his command and leaving some of his units lost among woods and swampy creeks, with others in confusion.
Battle of North Point | |||||||
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Part of the Battle of Baltimore and War of 1812 | |||||||
The Battle of North Point by Thomas Ruckle | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States | United Kingdom | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Samuel Smith John Stricker |
Robert Ross † Arthur Brooke | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
3,200[1] | 4,000[1] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
24 killed 139 wounded 50 captured[1] |
39–46 killed 251–295 wounded[1][2][3] 1 missing[4] |
This combination prompted British colonel Arthur Brooke to delay his advance against Baltimore, buying valuable time to properly prepare for the defense of the city as Stricker retreated back to the main defenses to bolster the existing force. The engagement was a part of the larger Battle of Baltimore, an American victory in the War of 1812.