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Battle of Lake Erie
9 U.S. Navy ships captured 6 British Navy ships and lead to the Americans having control over the lake. Which lead to the important control of Detroit. It also allowed the Americans to win the Battle of Thames. -
Battle of Bladensburg and Burning of Washington
British forces under General Robert Ross overcame American forces at the battle of Bladensburgh and marched all the way to Washington where in retaliation for the burning of the Canadian Parliament, they burned the U.S. Capitol building and the White House. The president and his wife barely escaped the White House. -
Battle of Baltimore
The British forces with 19 ships and 5000 men were repelled by the Americans with 1000 men. This was the battle for which the national anthem was written about. -
Battle of New Orleans
Final major battle of the war. American forces were lead by Andrew Jackson. The Americans had a incredible victory. However this battle was ultimately unnecessary as unknown to the generals on both sides, a treaty had sign which would end hostilities.
