<P> The Battle of Stoney Creek was fought on 6 June 1813 during the War of 1812 near present - day Stoney Creek , Ontario . British units made a night attack on an American encampment . Due in large part to the capture of the two senior officers of the American force , and an overestimation of British strength by the Americans , the battle was a victory for the British , and a turning point in the defence of Upper Canada . </P>
<P> The Battle of Stoney Creek was fought on 6 June 1813 during the War of 1812 near present - day Stoney Creek , Ontario . British units made a night attack on an American encampment . Due in large part to the capture of the two senior officers of the American force , and an overestimation of British strength by the Americans , the battle was a victory for the British , and a turning point in the defence of Upper Canada . </P>
where did the battle of stoney creek take place
where did the battle of stoney creek take place
near present - day Stoney Creek , Ontario
near present - day Stoney Creek , Ontario