War of 1812 Bicentennial

jerseydevil · **on:** June 18, 2012, 09:34:55 PM

Here's your random historical fact for the day: On June 18, 1812, the United States declared war on Great Britain. The war lasted about two and a half years, and basically ended in a draw. It was the second time the United States and Great Britain had fought in 37 years. Nice to see we get along so much better now.

kirk13 · **Reply #1 on:** June 18, 2012, 10:01:54 PM

captain spaulding · **Reply #2 on:** June 19, 2012, 12:14:50 AM

Thank you. I love random facts.

J-sews · **Reply #3 on:** June 19, 2012, 03:12:35 AM

Quote from: kirk13 on June 18, 2012, 10:01:54 PM

Funny that the most famous battle (from the US perspective) actually took place two weeks after the treaty of Ghent had been signed, ending the war.

jerseydevil · **Reply #4 on:** June 19, 2012, 03:43:35 AM

Quote from: J-sews on June 19, 2012, 03:12:35 AM

Quote from: kirk13 on June 18, 2012, 10:01:54 PM

Funny that the most famous battle (from the US perspective) actually took place two weeks after the treaty of Ghent had been signed, ending the war.

Yeah, communications were a bit sluggish in 1815.

New Orleans was one of the few decent performances by the US Army during the war. Overall the Army didn't do so hot. The US Navy, on the other hand.......If anyone is interested in learning more about the US Navy in the War of 1812, I recommend reading Six Frigates by Ian Toll. Excellent book.