British Invasion of Hampton, Virginia in 1813

The British Invasion of Hampton, Virginia in 1813, was successful following their failure during the Battle of Craney Island. During the one-day occupation of the town, the British took guns, ammunition, wagons, horses, livestock and other foodstuffs. French troops that were part of the force were reported to have participated in looting, vandalism, raping and killing. British casualties were five-killed, thirty three wounded and ten-missing. ^[1]

Background

In June 1813, during the War of 1812's Chesapeake campaign the British forces under Admiral Cockburn attacked Hampton, Virginia, after being repelled at Craney Island, leading to the infamous "Sack of Hampton" marked by widespread rape, murder and looting, a brutal reprisal that served as a rallying cry for the American resistance. ^[2]

References

1. A Full and Correct Account of the Military Occurrences of the Late Wat Between Great Britain and The United States of America..1818, Volume 2 William James. p. 417
2. National Park Service: 1813 Chesapeake Campaign