The War of 1812, often overlooked in American history, was sparked by grievances against Great Britain, including impressment of American sailors and British occupation of forts. Despite initial ...

There was no clear winner in the War of 1812, though the young American nation did retain its independence. The nations ratified the Treaty of Ghent in 1815, ending the conflict.

The War of 1812, which lasted until 1815, once again pitted the United States against Great Britain. ... Mexican-American War (1846-1848) — 13,283 deaths. Library of Congress.

The War of 1812, which lasted until 1815, once again pitted the United States against Great Britain. ... Mexican-American War (1846-1848) — 13,283 deaths. Library of Congress.

When the War of 1812 began, Croghan was in position to help defend the American Northwest in Ohio. In May 1813, Croghan was part of the U.S. Army forces in Fort Meigs near present-day Perrysburg ...

Painting of the marine battle in the War of 1812 featuring the USS Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, and the British ship, HMS Guerrière, with its masts broken. Artist Thomas Chambers, 1845.

The War of 1812 in Michigan would decide who controlled the Northwestern ... IN THE YEARS LEADING UP TO THE WAR, 10,000 AMERICAN SAILORS HAD BEEN TAKEN PRISONER AND USED AS REPLACEMENT SAILORS.

A Black man who served in the Maryland State Militia during the War of 1812 and was long denied the military recognition most soldiers in his situation were granted has been declared a veteran of t… ...

The name foreshadowed a life and influence that would crisscross the early American frontier, pull him into the War of 1812, and set up a still contested legacy of both heroism and defiance ...

War of 1812 battle site in Michigan gets $169k archeology grant. Updated: Jul. 10, ... It is the deadliest armed conflict to occur on Michigan soil and marks the worst American defeat of the war.