Bladensburg | Aug 24, 1814
Bladensburg, Maryland
Bladensburg | Aug 24, 1814
The Battle of Bladensburg opened the road for the British Army to sack and burn Washington, D.C. American militia broke quickly under fire from the British veterans, many of whom had just come from fighting Napoleon in Europe. Only a desperate rear-guard action prevented the capture of the whole American force.
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Maryland | August 24, 1814
Result: United Kingdom Victory
Estimated Casualties
450
United States
200
200
United Kingdom
250
250