Perry Memorial a towering honor to War of 1812 Battle of Lake Erie ...

For all its sobering lessons, the War of 1812 also offers cause for celebration apart from “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Americans, having fought a mighty foe to a draw—and even bested the fearsome ...

Editor’s Note: This is part of a new series of essays entitled “Battle Studies,” which seeks, through the study of military history, to demonstrate how past lessons about strategy, operations, and ...

The War of 1812 is an often overlooked war in comparison to other conflicts in American history, but it was still an important one with numerous causes. The war, fought between the United States and ...

After months in dry dock in Maine, the USS Niagara slipped down the ways last week after nearly a year of work. The two-masted, 20-gun brig will soon return to its home port on Lake Erie.

PLATTSBURGH (AP) – Plattsburgh is wrapping up more than two weeks of events commemorating the bicentennial of a key American victory in a War of 1812 battle. The Battle of Plattsburgh was fought 200 ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The War of 1812 was not going well for the United States but a battle on one of the Great Lakes changed that. “It’s hugely important for the War of 1812.” said John Thompson, ...

History is coming to life at Fort Meigs this weekend as the historic site hosts the “War of 1812 Grand Tactical,” part of the ...

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