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The War of 1812

Blacks in the War

Black soldiers and sailors in the War of 1812.

Aired 10/10/2012 | Rating TV-PG

The War of 1812

Blacks in the War

Clip: 10/10/2012 | 5m 29sVideo has Closed Captions

Black soldiers and sailors in the War of 1812.

Black men, including many refugee slaves seeking freedom, served with the British Army and Navy during the War. After the war, many of these men were resettled to Nova Scotia, and to Trinidad, where the 'Merican community still exists today.

Aired 10/10/2012 | Rating TV-PG

Funding for The War of 1812 was provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities, The Wilson Foundation, Warren and Barbara Goldring, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, The Arthur Vining...

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Relive the conflict that forged the destiny of a continent. (30s)

The British Blockade

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The British Blockade examines the effects the British exerted on U.S. Navy and shipping. (4m 56s)

The Canadian Perspective

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The Canadian Perspective presents the British North American perspective. (5m 35s)

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This documentary shows how the glories of war become enshrined in history. (1m 23s)

Legacies of the War

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The Legacy of the War of 1812 and the impact it had on Native nations in North America. (6m 58s)

Military Medicine

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Military Medicine in the War surveys the risks soldiers took on the battlefield and camps. (5m 20s)

Military Realities

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Military Realities, an examination of the communication, logistics, weaponry and uniforms. (4m 11s)

The Treaty of Ghent

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The Treaty of Ghent outlines the agreement that ended the war. (6m 14s)

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