In the immediate aftermath of the war, American commentators painted the battles of 1812-15 as part of a glorious “second war for independence.” As the 19th century progressed, this view ...

Ken Roberts, a former autoworker who has re-enacted almost every conflict in American history, says the War of 1812 attracts fewer participants than any other. “It’s not a Hollywood kind of ...

1812 The War of 1812: A 12-year-old John Brown travels through the Michigan wilderness to deliver a herd of cattle. He lodged with a man who owned a boy slave. Brown was treated well, but the ...

For decades, the group has re-enacted crucial battles and moments from the War of 1812. The United States ... family's roots in the area back to before the American Revolution.

Within a week, Japan's Northern Area Fleet pushed forward and seized the islands of Adak and Kiska, marking the first time that American territory had been occupied since the War of 1812.

For decades, the group has re-enacted crucial battles and moments from the War of 1812. The United States declared war on ... who traces his family's roots in the area back to before the American ...