In 1814, during the War of 1812, British forces attacked several key locations in the United States. Notably, they captured Washington, D.C., where they burned important government buildings, including the White House and the Capitol. Additionally, they launched attacks on Fort McHenry in Baltimore, which inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner." The British also conducted raids along the American coastline and targeted various towns.
Baltimore
Some of the important government buildings in Washington , DC were destroyed by a surprise attack of the British in August, 1814.
The Burning of Washington by the British was on 24 August 1814 during the War of 1812.
In 1814, the British burned down most of Washington DC.
In August of 1814 the British successfully invaded and burnt the Executive Mansion and other public buildings in Washington, D.C.
Baltimore
the british burned the White House and the Capitol
the british burn the white house the capitol
the british burned the White House and the Capitol
Washington D.C
the british burned the White House and the Capitol
the british burned the White House and the Capitol
the british burned the White House and the Capitol
The British burned the White House and the capital
The British burned the White House and the capital
The British burned the White House and the capital
Some of the important government buildings in Washington , DC were destroyed by a surprise attack of the British in August, 1814.