Battle of Lewispointe

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The Battle of Lewispointe was a decisive American victory fought on 12 July 1815 near Lewispointe, Newfoundland between the United States and the Colony of Canada.

Battle of Lewispointe
Part of Canadian War and the Newfoundland Campaign
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Battle of Lewispointe by Joseph C. Johnston
DateJuly 12, 1815
Location
Lewispointe, Newfoundland
Result American Victory
Belligerents
 United States  Canada
Commanders and leaders
United States Horatio Dickson
United States Nathaniel Young
Canada Benjamin Hughes (WIA)
Strength
5,600 2,150
5 cannons
Casualties and losses
24 362