The Battle of Washington/ Baltimore

Who Was Involved in the Battle of Washington? American General, Philip Stuart Strength: 7,640 Casualties and losses: Unknown British Major General, Admiral of the Fleet, Robert Ross Sir George Cockburn Strength: 4,250 Casualties and losses: 1 killed. Approximately 30 accidental deaths. Several killed from inclement weather.

Who Was involved in the Battle of Baltimore? British Robert Ross Alexander Cochrane Arthur Brooke Strength: Soldiers: 5,000 Sea: 19 warships Casualties and losses: North Point: 42-46 killed, 279-295 wounded Fort McHenry: 1 wounded Total: 42-46 killed, 280-296 wounded American Samuel Smith John Stricker George Armistead Strength: North Point: 2,000 Fort McHenry:1,000, 20 artillery pieces Additional Defence: 8,000, 150 artillery pieces Total Men: 11,000 Casualties and losses: North Point: 24 killed, 139 wounded, 50 captured Fort McHenry: 4 killed, 24 wounded Total: 28 killed, 163 wounded, 50 captured

What Was the Battle of Washington? The Burning of Washington in 1814 was an incident during the War of 1812 between the forces of the On August 24, 1814, after defeating the Americans at the Battle of Bladensburg a British force led by Major General Robert Ross occupied Washington and set fire to many public buildings. The facilities of the U.S. government, including the White House and U.S. Capitol were largely destroyed. The British commander's orders to burn only public buildings and strict discipline among the British troops are credited with preserving the city's private buildings.

What Was the Battle of Baltimore? The Battle of Baltimore was a combined sea/land battle fought between British and American forces in the War of 1812. It was one of the turning points of the war as American forces repulsed sea and land invasions off the busy port city of Baltimore, Maryland, and killed the commander of the invading British army forces. The defence of Baltimore’s Fort McHenry in the battle inspired Francis Scott Key to compose the poem "Defence of Fort McHenry" which later became the lyrics for, "The Star Spangled Banner,"

When was the Battle of Washington? With the defeat of Napoleon on April 6 1814, the British adopted a more aggressive strategy, sending in a larger armies. The British victory at the Battle of Bladensburg in August 1814 allowed them to capture and burn Washington.

When Was the Battle of Baltimore? The Battle of Baltimore, from 12- 15 September 1814, was a British defeat against American forces in the War of 1812. While the main attacks were to be launched from the Canadas, a series of raids in the Chesapeake Bay area were to create a diversion.

Aftermath of Washington Many of the British public were shocked by the burning of the Capitol and other buildings at Washington; such actions were not announced by most leaders of continental Europe. Brits believed that the burnings were justified following the damage that United States forces had done with its incursions into Canada. In addition, they noted that the United States had been the aggressor, declaring war. When they returned to Bermuda, the British forces took two portraits, of King George III and his wife, Queen Charlotte Sophia, which had been discovered in one of the public buildings. Since then, they have hung in the Parliament of Bermuda.

Reconstruction of Washington The thick sandstone walls of the White House and Capitol survived, although scarred with smoke and scorch marks. Philadelphia was quick to volunteer as a temporary home as did Georgetown. Washington businessmen financed the construction of the Old Brick Capitol, where Congress met while the Capitol was reconstructed from 1815 to 1819. They wanted their city to remain being the capital. Reconstruction of the White House began in early 1815 and was finished in time for President James Monroe's inauguration in 1817.

Aftermath of Baltimore An American lawyer and poet, Francis Scott Key, was on a mercy mission for the release of Dr. William Beanes, a prisoner of the British. On the morning of the 14th, Key saw the American flag waving above Fort McHenry. Inspired, he composed the words to an old British drinking song, "To Anacreon in Heaven". His poem called "Defence of Ft. McHenry". Eventually became known as "The Star-Spangled Banner". Congress made it the national anthem in 1931. The battle is commemorated in the Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine.

Why the War? The Americans started the war for many reasons. Restrictions brought about by Britain's continuing war with France, Impressments of American sailors into the Royal Navy. British support of Indian tribes against American expansions Outrage over insult to national honour after humiliations at sea American interest in annexing Canada.

Embers We burned it down, To the ground, We're from the crown, Rubble was all that was left to be found. Embers filled the empty sky, Falling to where the buildings lye, Fortunately no one had to die, Tonight no child will have to cry. George Cockburn and Robert Ross the Generals that led us to Washington, To get revenge we took action, We quickly lit up the faction, Instantly every soldier left before we got a reaction. Comeuppance was brought, A lesson was taught, You were hit in the blind spot, In the end you shouldn't have fought.

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