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battle, early modern

Battle of Point Pelee

Battle of Point Pelee was a battle fought on 28 May 1763 at Point Pelee National Park, in what is now Canada. The recorded result: Native victory. Recorded strength: 98 troops, 20 boats against Over 200.

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In a famous council on April 27, 1763, Pontiac urged listeners rise up against the British. 19th century engraving by Alfred Bobbett.
In a famous council on April 27, 1763, Pontiac urged listeners rise up against the British. 19th century engraving by Alfred Bobbett.. Alfred Bobbett, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
Fought28 May 1763
WherePoint Pelee National Park, Canada41.950N, 82.514W
OutcomeNative victory
BelligerentsBritish RegularsagainstWyandot Warriors
Casualties and losses61 men, 18 boats lost (1 later recaptured)andLight

Record

Date28 May 1763
PlacePoint Pelee National Park, Canada
41.950N, 82.514W
KindBattle, early modern
Strength98 troops, 20 boatsOver 200
Casualties and losses61 men, 18 boats lost (1 later recaptured)Light
Commanders
  • Abraham Cuyler
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Elsewhere in 1763

Battle of Point Pelee is one of 2,009 engagements of the 18th century in the atlas and one of 128 in present-day Canada.

Sources

Identity, coordinates, dates and the war from Wikidata Q40890194, released under CC0. Result, belligerents, commanders, strength and casualties from the infobox of the English Wikipedia article Battle of Point Pelee, revision 1370586339, read 2026-11-14, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0; the article's text is not reproduced here. Present-day country and state from Natural Earth. Dates before 1582 follow the Julian calendar as recorded.