The War of 1812 was fought by the United States and its allies against the United Kingdom and its allies in North America. It began when the United States declared war on Britain on 18 June …

Feb 11, 2025 · War of 1812, conflict fought between the United States and Great Britain over British violations of U.S. maritime rights. It ended with the exchange of ratifications of the …

Mar 30, 2017 · By the end of the year 1812, American forces had been routed at the Battle of Queenston Heights on the Niagara River, a thrust into modern-day Québec had been turned …

Battle of Lundy's Lane, Upper Canada (July 25, 1814): The bloodiest battle of the war taking place near Niagara Falls. A tactical draw, it was so costly U.S. forces they had to fall back to Fort …

Oct 27, 2009 · On August 16, 1812, the United States suffered a humiliating defeat after Brock and Tecumseh’s forces chased those led by Michigan William Hull across the Canadian …

Mar 30, 2017 · Explore our timeline of the War of 1812 and learn about the important events and battles that happened throughout this period of American history – from the Battle of …

Feb 11, 2025 · U.S. forces under Stephen van Rensselaer crossed the Niagara River to attack Queenston on October 13, 1812, but ultimately were defeated by a stiff British defense …

Within the War of 1812, American forces launched three unsuccessful three-point invasions of Canada with the hopes of expanding their territory in the name of Manifest Destiny. When it …

Battles raged on the high seas. British soldiers invaded American soil, captured Washington D.C., and even burned the White House. In the end the Star-Spangled Banner waved “O’er the land …

Feb 14, 2025 · The War of 1812 (1812-1815), referred to by some contemporaries as the Second American Revolution, was fought between the United States and the United Kingdom. Often …