The War of 1812 is typically noted for a handful of events: the burning of the White House, the rise of the Star Spangled Banner, and the battle of New Orleans.

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This compact history of the war attempts to separate myth from reality. Professor Coles narrates the main operations on both land and sea of the three-year stru