War of 1812 Archives – UNTO THE BREACH

January 15 in U.S. military history

1815: Like Andrew Jackson’s victory at New Orleans earlier in the month, the Americans and British clash again before word

1814: Delegates from the United States and Great Britain sign the Treaty of Ghent in modern-day Belgium, bringing an end

1812: The frigate USS United States under the command of Capt. (future commodore) Stephen Decatur — hero of Tripoli and

1813: British troops and Native American warriors led by Maj. Gen. Henry Proctor and Shawnee chief Tecumseh are defeated by

1814: Unable to break the strong American defensive lines around Baltimore after a series of attacks, British troops return to