Military & Warfare

British Capture of Fort Peter in Georgia

British troops captured Fort Peter in St. Marys, Georgia, marking the only battle of the War of 1812 to take place in the state. The action was part of a larger British effort to control southern coastal areas, and despite the fort's strategic position, the American defenders were overwhelmed. The capture demonstrated the vulnerabilities of the American defense in this region and contributed to the British aim of solidifying their presence in the southeastern United States.

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