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The War of 1812 (in Britain, the American War of 1812 to 1815), was fought between the United States and the British Empire from 1812 to 1815, on land in North America and at sea. The war ended as a stalemate, with no territory changing hands. The United States, which declared war and attacked British colonies and shipping first, ended the war without gaining any territory; however, the British ceased the sovereignty violations, to which the United States had objected, two days prior to the war.

Some histories refer to this war as the "War of 1812–14", using the date of the peace treaty as the ending date of the war.

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The war formally began on June 18 1812, with the U.S. declaration of war. Both sides launched invasions. The British captured Detroit after turning back an American invasion of Upper Canada in the summer of 1812. The United States defeated combined British and Indian armies with victories at the Battle of the Thames, in October 1813, and the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, in March 1814, but, by this time, Britain had successfully concluded the Napoleonic wars and the British were finally able to divert more resources to North America. British invasions of American territory resulted in the burning of Washington, D.C. and the capture of part of the District of Maine, but the British counteroffensive was turned back at Lake Champlain, Baltimore, and New Orleans. The Treaty of Ghent (ratified in 1815) restored the status quo ante bellum between the combatants.

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On Christmas Eve in 1814 the UK and US signed the Treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812. I suppose I'd still be a Brit if they hadn't...
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On Christmas Eve in 1814 the UK and US signed the Treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812. I suppose I'd still be a Brit if they hadn't...
Today, 1814 – The Treaty of Ghent is signed ending the War of 1812.
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Today, 1814 – The Treaty of Ghent is signed ending the War of 1812.
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2 Cemetery Erie County, New York - Cheektowaga, NY. War of 1812 Cemetery gravestone inscriptions.

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Fort Mackinac - Mackinac State Historic Parks - Located in Lake Huron, the fort was captured by the British very early in the war, and remained in their hands despite American attempts to retake it. Site has visitor information.
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404 Fort McHenry - A National Monument - Take a virtual tour of the Fort that defended Baltimore against the British invasion. Also contains history, information on the National Anthem, Civil War prisoner history, visitor information, and calendar of events.

Fort Meigs Memorial - Perrysburg, Ohio. A reconstruction of the original 1813 fort, contains history, visitor information, schedule of events, and maps.
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Fort York - Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Fort York was the primary defensive position of York during the War of 1812.
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Native American's and the War of 1812 - From the Michigan Pioneer Historical Collection, primary sources that relate to the alliances created and destroyed by the conflict, the involvement of Indians in battles and military movements, and the relationship between the war and the religious revitalization/revolt that was led by Tecumseh and his brother, the Shawnee Prophet.
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Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial - Describes the Battle of Lake Erie and its effects, as well as the efforts and construction of the Peace Memorial.

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500 The Hamilton-Scourge Project - The Hamilton and the Scourge were two schooners that sank in Lake Ontario during the War of 1812. Today, these vessels rest under 300 feet of water. Site includes a history of the war,information about the ships, their sinking, discovery, archeology, and future.
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The Story of America's National Anthem - The story of Francis Scott Key with links to Ft. McHenry, weapons, Key's manuscript and the British bar-room tune that became America's national anthem.

404 The US Army in the War of 1812. - Insignia of rank and historic watercolor paintings of uniforms worn by soldiers in the war.

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404 The War Of 1812 - This school project provides various information about the war of 1812, with a focus on nine major battles.

The War of 1812 - An extract from American Military History, a description of the military events with maps.

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War of 1812 - From History Central, an overview of the major battles and causes of the war, with links to additional resources.
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404 War of 1812 - Methodist Meeting House - This building was known as the Battle Ground Methodist-Episcopal Church, which was occupied by General Stricker the night preceding the Battle of North Point and was used as a hospital by both armies, during and after the battle which took place on September 12, 1814.

War of 1812 in the Western District - Details the War in the Detroit River region. Includes an introduction, the invasion of Canada, surrender of Detroit, Proctor's battles in Michigan, retreat, as well as the Battle of Lake Erie and a timeline.

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