Battle of Craney Island | |||||||
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Part of the War of 1812 | |||||||
![]() Battle of Craney Island[1] | |||||||
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Strength | |||||||
2,500 Infantry and Marines |
596 Infantry, Marines and Sailors 91 artillery pieces | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
3 killed 16 wounded 62 missing[2] | None[3] |
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.