Surf these sites: A British Account of the Burning of Washington -- The author, a British soldier present at the burning of the city of Washington by British forces on August 23, 1814, wrote this account in his book, "A Narrative of the Campaign of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans." Causes of the War -- The War of 1812, also dubbed the Second War of Independence, resulted from several contributing factors. There are differing views by many historians as to why it took place. Also included are major battles and timeline. Causes of the War of 1812 -- A concise outline of the key issues that led to the War of 1812. Cousin Jonathan -- A set of free downloadable specialized war game rules to play out battles of the War of 1812. Documents on The American War of 1812 -- The historical accounts of the War of 1812 can be examined through a list of correspondence, newspaper editorials, and military records and personal letters. Dolly Madison on the Burning of Washington - 1814 -- Madison''s letter to her sister Anna before fleeing Washington. From the National Center for Public Policy Research''s Archive of Historical Documents Fort McHenry - A National Monument -- "Then, in that hour of deliverance, my heart spoke. Does not such a country, and such defenders of their country, deserve a song?..." Francis Scott Key. Take a virtual tour of the Fort that defended Baltimore against the British invasion. Also contains Civil War prisoner history. Maritime History -- Assorted information about privateers and regula naval ships during the Napoleonic Wars and War of 1812. Monuments of the War of 1812 -- A comprehensive list of the War of 1812 Monuments in Maryland. National Society United States Daughters 1812 -- The Society was organized on January 8, 1892 on the anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans. Included here are points of interest, informational content, links to additional sites and a roster of State Societies. Naval Officers of the War of 1812 -- These lists contain the names of all commissioned and warrant officers of the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps shortly after the close of the War of 1812. It reflects the promotions earned by naval officers during the war with Great Britain. Petersburg, Virginia Volunteers 1812-1813 -- Narrative history of the Petersburg, Virginia Volunteers in the War of 1812. Annotated with sources and other links. Super Frigates - America''s High Tech Weapons of the 1790''s -- Description of the US ships that proved so effective in the War of 1812. The Discriminating General''s War of 1812 Website -- Part of a larger suite of military sites, this site offers articles, uniform charts and book reviews as well as a wide range of replica goods for reenactors. The War Of 1812 -- This school project provides various information about the war of 1812, with a focus on nine major battles. The War of 1812 -- The reasons, causes and results of war between the US and and England. Contains information about people, events, timelines and maps. Audio and animations options. Shockwave Plug-in and Quick Time download available. The War of 1812 -- On June 18 1812 the United States declared war on Great Britain. The reasons were: the Royal Navy were boarding US ships and taking back escaped sailors. Timeline of War of 1812 -- American Military History from the Revolutionary War to World War II. Lists overview of the movement and battles during the War of 1812. War of 1812 -- By February of 1812, Congress had ordered the creation of a volunteer army of 50,000 men. Four months later came a declaration of war against Great Britain. Site includes details about the causes of the war, weapons, battles, reenactment groups and links to similar sites. War of 1812 - Genealogy -- Over the past few years requests for information on War of 1812 ancestors have literally poured in. The subject matter is a difficult one, that can take family members years to research. War of 1812 - Methodist Meeting House -- This building was known as the Battle Ground Methodist-Episcopal Church, which was occupied by General Stricker the night preceding the Battle of North Point and was used as a hospital by both armies, during and after the the battle which took place on September 12, 1814. War of 1812 Homepage -- Well illustrated site that also highlights the Battle of Waterloo. War of 1812 and Associated Documents -- Part of Yale Law School''s Avalon Project, this is a collection of legal and diplomatic documents that relate to the war. Includes the Declaration of War and the Treaty of Ghent (which ended the war). West Point Atlas: War of 1812 -- Four detailed maps, provided by the US Military Academy, of major campaigns during the War of 1812.
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