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The War of 1812

Military Medicine

Military Medicine in the War surveys the risks soldiers took on the battlefield and camps.

Aired 10/10/2011 | Rating TV-PG

The War of 1812

Military Medicine

Clip: 10/10/2011 | 5m 20sVideo has Closed Captions

Military Medicine in the War surveys the risks soldiers took on the battlefield and camps.

Military Medicine during the War of 1812 surveys the risks soldiers took on the battlefield and in the camps. Disease claimed more lives than bullets and military surgeons proved themselves at least efficient in the grim task of treating wounds.

Aired 10/10/2011 | 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...

Blacks in the War

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Black soldiers and sailors in the War of 1812. (5m 29s)

Official Preview

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)

Extended Trailer

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 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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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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