Event record · battle
Plattsburgh, New York · Lake Champlain
Prévost abandons the invasion
11 September 1814
The British army retreats after the supporting squadron is defeated in Plattsburgh Bay.
Participants
- George Prévost's army
- Alexander Macomb's defenders
- British logistical services
Outcome
The British army withdrew toward Canada after the naval defeat.
Why it matters
The retreat demonstrates how water control governed the viability of a much larger land force.
Location evidence
44.690, -73.450 · city precision
Coordinates locate the named site, city, or broad region; they do not reconstruct unit movements.
Where it sits in the story
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Evidence behind this event
- Battle of Lake ChamplainNational Park Service · battle study
Macdonough's victory and Prévost's withdrawal.