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Burning of Buffalo by British and allied forces

On December 30, 1813, British troops and their Native American allies burned the village of Buffalo, New York, and nearby settlements after operations along the Niagara frontier.

Burning of Buffalo by British and allied forces

The destruction of Buffalo provoked widespread outrage in the United States, galvanized support for the war effort, and underscored the civilian toll of cross-border raids during Madison's presidency.

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