Army in Disarray
The army faces a dire recruitment crisis, struggling to attract disciplined soldiers despite offering bounties and land grants. Leadership woes are highlighted by the appointment of Dearborn, affectionately dubbed "Granny" by his men, whose past glories have faded. As the U.S. prepares to invade Canada amidst tensions with Britain, questions arise about the strategic reasoning behind targeting a sparsely populated territory.In this clip
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24: From Granny to Old Ironsides: The Campaigns of 1812 and 1813.
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