Military & Warfare

British Capture and Burn Washington, D.C.

British troops captured Washington, D.C., leading to the burning of significant government structures including the Presidential Mansion and the Capitol. Following their victory in the Battle of Bladensburg, British forces, under the command of Major-General Robert Ross, wreaked havoc in the city. This act was part of the broader War of 1812, fueled by ongoing disputes between the United States and Great Britain, particularly over trade and territorial expansion.

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