The Burning of Washington, also known as the Capture of Washington, was a successful British amphibious attack conducted by Rear Admiral George Cockburn during Admiral John Warren …

Jun 17, 2020 · When entering Washington, the British and Canadian soldiers had unfettered access to the capital and began burning the city. Government officials were forced to flee the …

Feb 7, 2025 · The British burned Washington both to divert US military resources from Canada and in retaliation for several Canadian towns that had been burned by the Americans earlier in …

With little resistance, the British seized Washington, D.C., and began to systematically burn the public buildings. Heroic actions by citizens, including First Lady Dolley Madison, saved many …

May 14, 2025 · In 1814, British troops burned key buildings like the Capitol and the White House in Washington. The burning of Washington was part of the larger War of 1812 between the US …

Aug 22, 2014 · When the British Burned Washington, D.C. As the War of 1812 neared its conclusion, British forces torched the White House, the Capitol and nearly every other public …

A giant plume of fiery embers flew up into the night and set a nearby boardinghouse, built for George Washington, aflame. This successful and unorthodox fire-starting technique was used …

The Burning of Washington is the name given to the burning of Washington, D.C., by British forces in 1814, during the War of 1812.

Mar 26, 2025 · But while the British burned Washington for symbolic revenge, Americans later rallied at Baltimore, where the defense of Fort McHenry inspired Francis Scott Key to write …

On the afternoon of August 24, 1814, the British regulars defeated an American militia opposing them at Bladensburg. The Americans proved no match for the seasoned and well-equipped …