CHRYSTLER'S FIELD
\kɹˈɪsləz fˈiːld], \kɹˈɪsləz fˈiːld], \k_ɹ_ˈɪ_s_l_ə_z f_ˈiː_l_d]\
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(St. Lawrence River), War of 1812. General Wilkinson with the main body of the American army here fought a slightly superior force of British. The battle lasted five hours, victory alternately favoring one and then the other. Night ended the conflict, with the British in possession of the field. The American loss was especially severe; many of the bravest officers were killed or wounded. The total American loss was 339; the British, 187 killed, wounded and missing.
By John Franklin Jameson
