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First Invasion : The War of 1812
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- Summary
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Only three decades after winning its independence, the young United States found itself once again battling Great Britain. In this A&E Special, President James Madison declares war on the world's m...
Only three decades after winning its independence, the young United States found itself once again battling Great Britain. In this A&E Special, President James Madison declares war on the world's most powerful nation, a decision that at first appears disastrous - and for good reason.
Details
- Creator
- A&E Television Networks, LLC
- Format
- Videos, Slides, Films
- Language
- English
- Publication
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- New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2010], c2004
- Physical Details
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- 1 streaming video file (90 min.) : sd., col
- digital
- data file
- OCLC
- ocn878699906
- Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
- Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on December 02, 2010.
- Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
- Mode of access: Internet.
- System requirements: FOD playback platform.
- Closed-captioned.
- Importance of the War of 1812 (2:01) -- American Maritime Trade (2:53) -- James Madison's War (3:10) -- America Unprepared for War (2:44) -- Disparity Between British and American Forces (3:26) -- Invasion of the United States (1:14) -- British Vengeance on Americans (2:19) -- Washington Defenders in Retreat (7:05) -- Destruction of Washington (6:27) -- Destructive Forces of Nature (1:45) -- Washington D.C. Aftermath (2:26) -- Baltimore Prepares for British Strike (6:02) -- Battle of Baltimore (5:30) -- British Bombardment of Ft. McHenry (7:27) -- Birth of the National Anthem (6:41) -- Peace Talks/Preparation for Battle of New Orleans (1:11) -- Defense of New Orleans (3:43) -- Andrew Jackson's Army (1:46) -- Americans Attack British Camp (7:17) -- Battle of New Orleans (9:08) -- Andrew Jackson and James Madison: Heroes of the War of 1812 (2:30) -- Legacy of War of 1812 (1:23) -- Credits: First Invasion: The War of 1812 (0:27)