Episode 40 · May 18, 2020
War of 1812 E40 Impressment, Trade Wars, and Canada: The Path to 1812
The War of 1812 is one of the most misunderstood conflicts in American history. It wasn't just a war between the United States and Britain—it drew in Canada, Na…
Episode 41 · May 29, 2020
War of 1812 E41 Three Fronts, No Plan: The U.S. Fails in Canada
The War of 1812 was supposed to be a quick conflict. Madison believed that with Britain preoccupied in Europe, the U.S. could take Canada in a matter of months …
Episode 42 · November 09, 2020
War of 1812 E42 Sharpshooters and Swordplay: Marines Strike from the Tops
The early naval battles of the War of 1812 had proven one thing—American warships and Marines could hold their own against the British Royal Navy. Constitution …
Episode 43 · November 16, 2020
War of 1812 E43 Don't Give Up the Ship: Perry's Gamble on Lake Erie
In this episode, we trace a pivotal year in the War of 1812 when the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps were tested at every turn. We begin with the fallout from Captai…
Episode 44 · November 23, 2020
War of 1812 E44 Empire Awakened: Britain Brings the Fight to U.S. Shores
The War of 1812 had already tested the resilience of the young United States. American victories, like Perry's triumph on Lake Erie, were hard-fought and came a…
Episode 45 · November 30, 2020
War of 1812 E45 Washington in Flames: The Day the Capital Fell
By the summer of 1814, the United States was on the defensive. The British had tightened their grip on the war, blockading ports, raiding towns, and forcing the…
Episode 46 · December 07, 2020
War of 1812 E46 From Bladensburg to the Bayou
By the summer of 1814, the United States was on its heels. The capital had burned, Fort Washington had fallen without a fight, and Alexandria had surrendered. T…
Episode 47 · December 14, 2020
War of 1812 E47 New Orleans Held, A Nation Changed
The War of 1812 ended in a way that left plenty of room for debate. Depending on who you ask, it was either a hard-fought victory, a necessary defense, or a war…