Chronicles the War of 1812, describing its causes, its major battles, and its impact on the U.S.'s reputation around the world, and includes a glossary, a time line, and a further reading list.
Explains what it was like to be a soldier in the U.S. and British armies during the War of 1812, providing information about important military leaders, uniforms, the roles of the artillery, cavalry, and infantry.
Examines four wars in which America was a major combatant, including the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Civil War, and the Spanish-American War, discussing their causes, campaigns, and aftermaths.