The Battle of Lacolle was fought on November 7, 1838, between Loyal Lower Canada volunteer forces under

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and

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rebels under

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. On November 6, on their way to Lacolle, the

rebels had won a first skirmish, but they lost in the final confrontation the next day. The battle lasted half an hour.

References

"Bataille de Lacolle - 6 et 7 novembre 1838. (Bataille)"
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