War of 1812 – When British Forces Captured Washington D.C.

Nearly 206 years ago, on 24th August 1814, 4000 British soldiers lay siege to the Washington DC and set fire to the US Capitol and the White House. As the war of 1812 neared its end, British forces torched the White House, the Capitol and every other public building in Washington which marked one of … Continue reading War of 1812 – When British Forces Captured Washington D.C.