Chronological sequence of events before and during the war.
The Battle of Horseshoe Bend, fought on March 27, 1814, was the decisive engagement of the Creek War, in which U.S. forces under Major General Andrew Jackson, aided by Cherokee and Lower Creek allies, overwhelmed the Red Stick warriors at a fortified peninsula on the Tallapoosa River in Alabama, breaking Red Stick resistance and leading to massive land cessions.
The War of 1812 is named for the year the United States declared war on Great Britain, but the conflict lasted until 1815. The name emerged gradually through book titles and newspapers, and different nations used various labels for decades.
An overview of the rifles used by American, British, Canadian, and Indigenous forces during the War of 1812, including the U.S. Model 1803, Kentucky long rifles, and the British Baker rifle, explaining their construction, tactical role, and historical significance.
A chronological overview of the first year of the War of 1812, covering the U.S. declaration of war in June 1812, the failed invasion of Canada, the loss of Detroit, and the early naval victories that shaped the rest of the conflict.
