Baltimore's Strategic Importance
After the burning of Washington, cities scramble to fortify their defenses, with Baltimore emerging as a prime target for British commanders. With its significant population, wealth, and strong anti-British sentiment, the city poses both a strategic and emotional opportunity for the British. As debates among the commanders unfold, nature intervenes, complicating their plans and delaying any potential attack.In this clip
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25: From Lake Champlain to the “Defense of Fort M’Henry”
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