The War of 1812, as an interactive map.
An essay on the collection of maps regarding the War of 1812 held at Indiana University's The Lilly Library is presented. Topics include the book "Carey's American Atlas" published by Dublin, Ireland-born immigrant Matthew Carey, John Melish, the first American publisher to concentrate on ...
Massing 6,500 men, including Barney's sailors, Winder opposed the British at Bladensburg on August 24. In theBattle of Bladensburg, which was viewed by President James Madison, Winder's men were forced back and driven from the field despite inflicting higher losses on the British (Map). As ...
This view of the famous 1812 battle is based on a sketch by James Dennis, an officer of the 49th Regiment of Foot who took part in the battle, and shows the American forces crossing the Niagara River form Lewiston under fire from the hastily assembled Canadian militia and British regulars....
During the War of 1812 between the United States and England, a copy of the Turtle was built, which attacked HMS Ramillies at anchor off New London, Conn. This time the craft’s operator succeeded in boring a hole in the ship’s copper sheathing, but the screw broke loose as the explo...
(See “Napoleon’s Major Battles” Interactive Map) The true story of Napoleon BonaparteIt's no wonder that the man called the Little Corporal has captivated the public for 200 years.(more)See all videos for this article When the Coup of 18–19 Brumaire (November 9–10, 1799) brought Nap...
Russian campaign of 1812SaxonyFerdinand Heinrich August von Larischcartographic poeticschronotopes, historical representationDuring the Napoleonic Wars the military croquis, or sketch map, played an important role in the spatial management of the various campaigns. Presumably, many of these sketch maps ...
Information on War of 1812 Military & War Facts, Campaigns, P.O.W. Camps, Leaders, Units, Battles for 1811, 1812, 1813, 1814, 1815
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