The War Of 1812
Sir Isaac Brock
Sir Isaac Brock
.Sir Isaac Brock was a Major-General in the British Army, born on October 6, 1769, he was known as the Hero of Upper Canada for his job. Brock was in service from 1785-1812. Rising by purchase according to the custom of the time, he became a lieutenant colonel in 1797, commanded his regiment in the North Holland expedition in 1799, and later fought in the naval battle of Copenhagen. Sent to Canada with his regiment in 1802, he was promoted to colonel in 1805 and commanded the garrison at Quebec until 1810
Battle of Queenston Heights
The Battle of Queenston Heights was Sir Isaac's major battle in the War of 1812. It was fought by Britian and Canada aganist the Americans. The battle started early morning October 13, 1812.The battle was fought as the result of an American attempt to establish a foothold on the Canadian side of the Niagara River before campaigning ended with the onset of winter. This decisive battle was the culmination of a poorly managed American offensive and may be most historically significant for the loss of the British commander.
Sir Isaac Brock Fun Facts
- Sir Isaac Brock was an Major General in the British Army.
- In 1810 to 1811, there were calls for war from the US.
- Natives signed away 100 million acres of land.
- It was a combination of two wars, one in North America, one in Britain
- In 1810 to 1811, there were calls for war from The U.S.
- Those who shipped to France had to stop and pay a fee in Britain, If they didn’t they were considered enemy allies.
The Early Life of Isaac Brock
Brock was born on the Channel Island of Guernsey at St. Peter Port. He was the eighth son of John Brock. At age ten he was sent to school in Southampton but spent one year in Rotterdam learning French. At an early age, Brock was already being singled out as an exceptional youth. Tall, robust and athletic, he was also described as having a kind and gentle temperament. Brock was never married although he enjoyed the company of women. Despite his lack of extensive education, he appreciated the importance of it. He spent his leisure time closed off in his room, reading books.
Financial Disaster
Financial disaster had struck the Brocks in 1811. The general’s brother William was senior partner in a London firm of bankers and general merchants which failed. William had advanced Isaac some £3,000 to purchase his commissions in the 49th, with no intention of ever requiring payment; but the loans had been entered, without Isaac’s knowledge, in the firm’s books. He now unexpectedly found himself faced with a demand for payment which he could not meet, but he made the whole of his new civil salary over to his brother Irving, to begin discharging the debt or to relieve distress in the family, as he thought best.