This time, they came at dawn. Just a few months after the Battle of York, as a black September night gave way to the light of day, the American fleet was spotted again, far out in the water south of Toronto. In April, they had come to capture one ship. Now, they wanted the entire British fleet.York was in the middle of an arms race. The Great Lakes were one of the most vital battlegrounds in the War of 1812. Controlling the water meant you could move your troops and supplies wherever you wanted — while keeping the enemy from doing the same. That advantage might decide the fate of the entire war.
Great issue Adam!