It was late in the day and the sun had almost set.

Gradually Scott forced the British wing back, and Brown threw in reinforcements until the engagement became general.

The fight continued furious even after darkness fell and never have men employed in the business of killing each other shown courage more stubborn.

Both sides were equally determined and they fought until exhaustion literally compelled a halt.
Later in the evening fresh troops were hurled in on both sides, and they were at it again with the same impetuosity.

A small hill, over which ran Lundy's Lane, was the goal the Americans fought for.