Author Robert Watson on his new book, When Washington Burned

Perhaps no other day in U.S. history was as threatening to the nation's survival as August 24, 1814, when British forces captured Washington, DC. This single moment could have significantly altered the path forward for the nation, but most Americans have little memory of the event and why it happened.

When Washington Burned chronicles and examines the British campaign and American missteps that led to Washington's downfall during the War of 1812. Watson analyzes the actions of key figures on both sides, such as President James Madison and General William Winder of American side and Rear Admiral George Cockburn and Major General Robert Ross on the British side. It identifies why the campaign was such a disaster for the United States, but also tells the redemptive stories of courageous young staffers and the daring first lady, Dolley Madison, who risked their lives to save the burning priceless artifacts and documents, notably the Constitution. The British invasion was repelled over the next weeks and months, and the United States ultimately emerged stronger.

General readers interested in Washington history, United States history, and military history will be fascinated by this book.

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