British General Robert Ross was killed by an American sharpshooter named John D. Lee during the Battle of Baltimore on September 12, 1814, during the War of 1812. Ross was leading British forces in an attempt to capture the city when he was struck by a musket ball, which ultimately led to his death. His demise marked a significant moment in the conflict, as he was a key commander for the British forces.
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James Wolfe
John Ross died because he got killed during war. Captain Joseph Ashburn got captured by the British so he did in British prison!
About 500 of the 1,300 member British and Militia troops were killed including General Edward Braddock.
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General James Wolfe (2 January 1727 - 13 September 1759)
John Ross died because he got killed during war. Captain Joseph Ashburn got captured by the British so he did in British prison!
The British, led by General Robert Ross, captured and burned Washington, D.C. in 1814. This occurred during the War of 1812.
Major General Robert Ross-of-Bladensburg (born Robert Ross, 1766 - September 12, 1814) was a British army officer who participated in the Napoleonic War and the War of 1812. He was credited as the first commander.
General Robert Ross commanded the British soldiers that burned the White House,
A gunpowder explosion killed Betsy Ross while on guard duty.