The War of 1812
Re-airs June 2016
This documentary shows how the glories of war become enshrined in history. How failures are quickly forgotten and how inconvenient truths are ignored forever. With stunning reenactments, evocative animation and the incisive commentary of key experts, The War of 1812 presents the strange and awkward conflict that shaped the destiny of a continent.
Featured Videos
The War of 1812
Special | 1h 53m 13s
Legacies of the War
Clip | 6m 58s
The British Blockade
Clip | 4m 56s
Specials
The War of 1812
Special | 1h 53m 13s
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Extras
The War of 1812 - Preview
Preview | 30s
Blacks in the War
Clip | 5m 29s
A Winter of Horrors
Clip | 4m 55s
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