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The next day , General Brown , the American Commander-in-Chief , advanced down the river to Chippewa . Here he was met by Major-General Riall , whose scanty force was strengthened by the opportune arrival of six hundred of the 3rd Buffs from Toronto , making his entire strength fifteen hundred regulars , six hundred militia , and three hundred Indians . The engagement that ensued was one of extreme severity , a greater number of combatants being brought under fire than in any previous action of the war . Instead of prudently remaining on the defensive , Riall , about four o'clock on the afternoon of the fifth , boldly attacked the enemy , who had taken up a good position , partly covered by some buildings and orchards , and were well supported by artillery . The battle was fierce and bloody , but the Americans were well officered , and their steadiness in action gave evidence of improved drill . After an obstinate engagement and the exhibition of unavailing valour , the British were forced to retreat , with the heavy loss of a hundred and fifty killed and three hundred and twenty wounded , among whom was Lieutenant-Colonel the Marquis of Tweedall . The loss of the Americans was seventy killed and two hundred and fifty wounded .