The Battle of the Chippewa. For one of the first times in the War of 1812, US troops meet and defeat British regulars
in the open field. As the 11th US Infantry closes with the British, General Winfield Scott tells them:
"The enemy says we are good at the long shot but cannot stand the cold iron! I call upon you instantly to give lie to that slander! CHARGE!"
in the open field. As the 11th US Infantry closes with the British, General Winfield Scott tells them:
"The enemy says we are good at the long shot but cannot stand the cold iron! I call upon you instantly to give lie to that slander! CHARGE!"
