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.
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The War of 1812
Ep1 | 1h 53m 13s
Legacies of the War
Clip | 6m 58s
The British Blockade
Clip | 4m 56s
Episodes
The War of 1812
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