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The War of 1812

History

History

This documentary shows how the glories of war become enshrined in history. How failures are quickly forgotten and how inconvenient truths are ignored forever. With stunning reenactments, evocative animation and the incisive commentary of key experts, The War of 1812 presents the strange and awkward conflict that shaped the destiny of a continent.

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The British Blockade

The British Blockade

The British Blockade

The British Blockade examines the effects the British exerted on U.S. Navy and shipping.

The Treaty of Ghent

The Treaty of Ghent

The Treaty of Ghent

The Treaty of Ghent outlines the agreement that ended the war.

Legacies of the War

Legacies of the War

Legacies of the War

The Legacy of the War of 1812 and the impact it had on Native nations in North America.

Military Medicine

Military Medicine

Military Medicine

Military Medicine in the War surveys the risks soldiers took on the battlefield and camps.

Military Realities

Military Realities

Military Realities

Military Realities, an examination of the communication, logistics, weaponry and uniforms.

Blacks in the War

Blacks in the War

Blacks in the War

Black soldiers and sailors in the War of 1812.