Introduction : The untold story of Sir George Prevost's leadership in the War of 1812 -- The making of a general, 1767-1808 -- Nova Scotia, Martinique, and Quebec, 1808-1811 -- Planning the defense of British North America, September 1811-June 1812 -- Declaration of war and military operations in 1812 -- Operations around Lake Ontario intensify : January to May 1813 -- The Canadas survive repeated invasion : June to December 1813 -- "Give Jonathan a good drubbing" : January to August 1814 -- Preparing for the Plattsburgh Campaign -- A single stain : the Plattsburgh Campaign -- "Respecting my conduct at Platsburgh" : the fate of Sir George Prevost.