Battle of Lewispointe

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

The Battle of Lewispointe was a decisive American victory because of the amount of Canadian equipment lost.