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Maryland, War of 1812

Maryland, War of 1812
A number of significant battles occurred in Maryland during the War of 1812, which was fought between the United States and Britain. Here, Admiral Cockburn directs British troops to burn the city of Havre de Grace. Havre de Grace was one of a number of cities in Maryland burned by the British during the war.
Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore
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