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War of 1812

The War of 1812 was a struggle to maintain America's independence from Great Britain.
Timeline: War of 1812
Termed the Second American Revolution by some, the War of 1812 saw the British force President James Madison out of the White House. Follow the events of the war that could have meant the end to independence.
Weapons of the War of 1812
A look at the weapons used during the War of 1812. The site describes everything from muskets to artillery along with pictures of the weapons.

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