From this corner of the Cemetery the Americans advanced against the British line on July 25^th, 1814; this began the Battle of Lundy's Lane.

The American commander, Winfield Scott and his Brigade, emerged from their concealed position in the chestnut woods to advance up the hill toward the British who held the high-ground.

Upon seeing the Americans, the British Royal Artillery fired their weapons, driving the American forces back to the edge of the woods. The advantage of the hill-top, enjoyed by the British, forced the Americans to make several failed attempts to capture the high-ground (the highest point in Niagara Falls)

The Americans endured heavy losses during these repeated attacks. Later, under cover of darkness, the American 21st Infantry made its way up the south-east slope of the hill and, in a surprise flank attack, captured the British guns.

The American capture of the artillery and the hill-top, was a pivotal moment in the Battle as it drove the British down the other side of the hill. The onus was now on the British to attack from below in an attempt to retake the artillery now defended by the Americans.

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