Battle of Craney Island

Battle of Craney Island
	Part of the War of 1812
	; Battle of Craney Island
Date	June 22, 1813
Location	Craney Island, near Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia
Result	American victory
Belligerents
British Empire	United States
Commanders and leaders
George Cockburn; John Borlase Warren	Robert Barraud Taylor
Strength
2,500 Infantry and Marines	596 Infantry, Marines; and Sailors; 91 artillery pieces
Casualties and losses
3 killed; 16 wounded ; 62 missing	None

The Battle of Craney Island was a victory for the United States during the War of 1812. The battle saved the city of Norfolk, and the adjacent city of Portsmouth, from British invasion. Especially important to Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, the region was a major hub for American commerce.

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