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The battle of Ridgeway, C. W. June 2nd 1866
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The battle of Ridgeway, C. W. June 2nd 1866
The battle of Ridgeway, C.W. June 2nd 1866. Print shows Fenian Brotherhood (Irish American) troops under the command of Colonel John O Neill charging the retreating Queens Own Rifles of Canada commanded by Colonel A. Booker at Ridgeway, Ontario, during the Fenian invasion of Canada. Date c1870 May 16
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This evocative print captures the intensity and chaos of the Battle of Ridgeway, which took place on June 2, 1866, in Ontario, Canada. The Fenian Brotherhood, an Irish-American organization seeking to establish an Irish republic, launched an invasion of Canada with the hope of drawing Britain's attention away from Ireland and inciting rebellion. Led by Colonel John O'Neill, the Fenian forces are depicted here in a bold and determined charge against the retreating Queens Own Rifles of Canada, commanded by Colonel A. Booker. The clash occurred near the Niagara River and marked the culmination of the Fenian invasion, which ultimately failed to achieve its objectives. The print, dating from around 1870, offers a vivid and enduring record of this significant moment in North American history. The Battle of Ridgeway underscored the strength of Canadian resolve in the face of external threats and reinforced the importance of the British connection to the young Dominion. This print serves as a poignant reminder of the complex historical ties between Ireland, Canada, and the United States, and the enduring legacy of the Fenian Brotherhood's ill-fated invasion.
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