War of 1812 Archives – Page 3 of 4

July 5 in U.S. military history

1814: On the banks of the Niagara River in Upper Canada (modern-day Ontario), The United States Army proves that they

1815: While operating in the Sunda Straight, the American sloop-of-war USS Peacock spots the British cruiser HMS Nautilus, and orders

1776: The unfinished American garrison guarding Charleston harbor comes under attack by nine British ships under the command of Adm.

1812: Immediately after Congress declares war against the United Kingdom, a squadron of American ships led by Commodore John Rodgers

1807: Off the coast of Norfolk, Va., the British frigate HMS Leopard attacks the American vessel USS Chesapeake, forcing Commodore