War of 1812. Bombardment of Fort McHenry
War of 1812. Bombardment of Fort McHenry, by the British fleet, on the morning of the Sept. 13, 1814. In 24 hours, the British shot at least 1, 500 shells at the Baltimore fort, without gaining its surrender. Their attempt to make an amphibious invasion also failed
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13124980
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45372936
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3000px x 2140px
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Mary Evans / The Everett Collection
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Courtesy Everett Collection
