The War of 1812

Military Realities

Military Realities is an examination of the communication, logistics, weaponry and uniforms of the era. Training was Britain's strength, but America's weakness. Night battles proved nightmarish for all soldiers. Neither side gained an advantage when it came to uniforms.

Military Realities

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    The War of 1812

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    This documentary shows how the glories of war become enshrined in history. How failures are quickly forgotten and how inconvenient truths are ignored forever. With stunning reenactments, evocative animation and the incisive commentary of key experts, The War of 1812 presents the strange and awkward conflict that shaped the destiny of a continent.

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