August 23 – British Troops Prepare to Burn Washington

from Today in Canadian History · host Marc Affeld

In 1814 British Troops descend upon Washington DC, prepared to capture the American capital. We spoke with historian and author Mark Zuehlke about the Burning of Washington and the War of 1812.

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