What I most recall from the history of the war of 1812.
1. British forces landed in Maryland, marched on Washington, US forces routed, Dolly Madison (presiden't wife) did more to save the 'important things' from the white house with Red Coats at the doors. (Portrait of Washington that still, or did until BO, hangs in the White House.
2. Battle of New Orleans. Which while a victory for the US, was a waste of life, since the war had been over for a month and some when the fight took place. 7th Infantry got their nickname 'Cottonbalers' from that battle, having put up revetments of cotton bales. NO we didn't march onto the field to face the Red Coats, we used defense works and cut the poor bastards down. So many good men.. for what?
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