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War of 1812(there he Canadians Burnt down the White House)

Nice to see that Canada isn't above changing history to make them look special.

This is what happened.

During 1814 British naval strength in American waters grew, enabling the British to undertake additional offensive operations. On August 18 the British landed 3500 troops in Maryland, and these units set out to raid Washington, D.C. The British forces encountered little resistance. On August 24, on the outskirts of Washington at Bladensburg, Maryland, an American force of about 5400 men, chiefly militia, broke ranks and fled. The only serious resistance was offered by a force of 600 sailors and Marines under the command of Joshua Barney of the navy. They stood fast as long as they could and inflicted the only losses the enemy suffered.

The British marched on to Washington and burned the Capitol, the White House, and the navy yard, including all the ships anchored there.