The History Channel Presents: The War of 1812

Season 1

2004 · 5 episodes · 4h 36m in all

Season 1 of The History Channel Presents: The War of 1812 premiered on February 22, 2005.

Episodes

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   1. First Invasion: The War of 1812

   12 Sept 2004 · 93 min

   The centerpiece documentary detailing President James Madison's perilous decision to declare war on Great Britain. It chronicles the conflict from early military blunders and the invasion of Canada to the devastating British retaliation, including the burning of Washington, D.C.

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   2. Save Our History: The Star Spangled Banner

   3 Dec 1998 · 47 min

   An investigative look into the birth of America's national anthem. The episode traces the history of the stars and stripes flag flying over Fort McHenry and details the story behind the patriotic poem penned by Francis Scott Key during the British bombardment of Baltimore.

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   3. The Battle of New Orleans

   31 Jan 2000 · 45 min

   A deep dive into one of the most lopsided and strategically stunning military victories in American history. It covers how General Andrew Jackson cobbled together a ragtag army of militia, pirates, and freed slaves to decisively defeat a veteran British invasion force after the peace treaty had technically already been signed.

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   4. Andrew Jackson: A Man for the People

   29 Sept 1995 · 45 min

   An acclaimed installment of the A&E Biography series. This episode unveils the complex and fiery man behind the legend, charting his trajectory from a ruthless Indian fighter and military general to his legacy-defining tenure as the seventh President of the United States.

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   5. The Ironclads

   22 Apr 1998 · 46 min

   A detailed, revealing look at the evolution of naval warfare and the specific wooden battleships put to sea during the War of 1812. It explores the technological naval advancements that allowed the young, heavily outnumbered American navy to challenge Great Britain's legendary Royal Navy on the high seas.