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21 Nov 12
21 Nov 12
Originally posted by AThousandYoungYeah that is a relatively significant war in Canadian history.
Who won?
US remained blockaded. Canada not annexed or even successfully invaded. Burnt White House. Brits kept all objectives. Americans accomplished none unless you count slaughtering Indians.
21 Nov 12
Originally posted by AThousandYoungwe torched the Whitehouse but so what, it accomplished nada.
Who won?
US remained blockaded. Canada not annexed or even successfully invaded. Burnt White House. Brits kept all objectives. Americans accomplished none unless you count slaughtering Indians.
21 Nov 12
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My understanding is that Canada viewed it as a victory because the US was repelled.
It was significant to the Canadians that the Canadian local militia helped the British regulars along the Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence River, where the US was trying to invade and take over Canada.
I think memories for the US are the origin of the Star Spangled Banner (from Battle of Baltimore), the rise of Jackson, and the Battle of New Orleans.
22 Nov 12
Originally posted by moon1969It was New England that inspired the War of 1812, and also that threatened secession first.
My understanding is that Canada viewed it as a victory because the US was repelled.
It was significant to the Canadians that the Canadian local militia helped the British regulars along the Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence River, where the US was trying to invade and take over Canada.
I think memories for the US are the origin of the Star Spangled Banner (from Battle of Baltimore), the rise of Jackson, and the Battle of New Orleans.
22 Nov 12
Originally posted by AThousandYoungEveryone won out on that deal. We got to have a good song by Jonny Horton that most people like. " We filled his head with cannon balls and powdered his behind, and when we touched the powder off the gator lost his mind"
Who won?
US remained blockaded. Canada not annexed or even successfully invaded. Burnt White House. Brits kept all objectives. Americans accomplished none unless you count slaughtering Indians.
23 Nov 12
Originally posted by joe beyserI remember that song. Listened to it on an oldies album when I was a kid.
We got to have a good song by Jonny Horton that most people like. " We filled his head with cannon balls and powdered his behind, and when we touched the powder off the gator lost his mind"