America went to war against Great Britain to assert its rights as an independent, sovereign nation, and to attempt the ...

Jay Newton-Small wonders why there isn’t more interest in commemorating the War of 1812: But even though the ... a losing fight that the U.S. chose to start by declaring war first.

Andrew Jackson had a long history with the Indians. During the War of 1812, he led militia forces in a war against Creek ...

What does Russia want from me? You know it’s easy to start a war but it’s very difficult to finish one." On June 24, 1812, ignoring the advice of his closest advisors, Napoleon invaded Russia.

The two were soon at war. The Red Sticks began attacking their opponents, launching the first major offensive in July 1813. The War of 1812 raged in the backdrop, with the U.S. and Great Britain ...

Named one of the 20 Notable Naval Books of 2011 in the US Naval Institute Proceedings Magazine, May 2012. The War of 1812 between Britain and the United States was fought on many fronts: single ship ...

He asked Congress to declare war on Britain in 1812, and the war began so badly that by fighting to a draw, Americans of 1815 felt they had earned a victory and were swept up in a self ...

From the earliest settlers and the Revolutionary War, American soldiers have been a transformative force shaping history.

A noted author will speak to The Villages SAR about War of 1812 on Saturday at Captiva Recreation Center. Visitors are ...

The act was first invoked by President James Madison during the War of 1812 against British nationals. It required them to report information such as their age, length of time in the United States ...

“The Star-Spangled Banner” is more than just a song; it’s an iconic anthem that captures the spirit of a nation, recounting a ...

My first thought was, “I think we just heard the start of World War III.” Now, a full year later, I still think that may have been true. When we heard no more explosions, Awad and his wife, Brenda, ...