aug 24, 1814 - Battle of Bladensburg
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The Battle of Bladensburg was fought in Maryland on August 24, 1814 and this British victory left Washington D.C. perilously open to British invasion- Despite having recently been wounded in February at the Battle of Orthes, Ross returned to take charge of British troops on the east coast.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 24, 1814
Now
~ 211 years ago