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The Sad Fate of The New York Volunteers!

“I have seen Him in the Watch-fires of a Hundred Circling Camps!” On the afternoon of June 9, 1863, the Fort Lyon explosion tore through the north powder magazine of one of the largest forts guarding Washington, killing twenty-three men of the 3rd New York Battalion of Heavy Artillery and throwing debris more than half … Read more

The Battle of the White House

The Overlooked Battle of the Potomac and its Historical Significance In the early stages of the War of 1812, American forces took decisive action in April 1813. They successfully captured York (present-day Toronto, Canada) and set it ablaze in a controversial move. This aggressive act was not without consequences. Following Napoleon’s defeat in Europe, the … Read more