War Of 1812 Collection (page 6)

Battle of Lake Erie, (1878). Creator: Unknown
Battle of Lake Erie, (1878). If a Victory is to be Gained I ll Gain it, a quote from Admiral Oliver Hazard Perry, shown here standing in a rowing boat as he goes from the US Brig Lawrence to the US

Antique Map of Detroit Area during the War of 1812 - 19th Century
Vintage map showing early territorial borders and military positions in the Detroit area during the War of 1812. Vintage etching circa late 19th century

Antique Map of Niagara River Area during the War of 1812 - 19th Century
Vintage map showing early territorial borders and military positions in the Niagara River area during the War of 1812. Vintage etching circa late 19th century

Antique Map of St. Lawrence Area during the War of 1812 - 19th Century
Vintage map showing early territorial borders and military positions in the St Lawrence area during the War of 1812. Vintage etching circa late 19th century

Capture and Burning of the city of Washington, 1815. Artist: Anonymous
Capture and Burning of the city of Washington, 1815. From a private collection

HMS Shannon captures USS Chesapeake, 1 June 1813, 1813. Artist: Schetly, J. G. C. (active 19th century)
HMS Shannon captures USS Chesapeake, 1 June 1813, 1813. From a private collection

View of the White house in the city of Washington after the conflagration of the 24th August 1814, 1814. From a private collection

Sprang Out of the Morass and Flew at the Throats of the Renowned Riflemen, 1902. Episode of the War of 1812, (1812-1815), fought between the United States of America and the British Empire

An American privateer schooner and other vessels near a harbour, c1815. Artist: Charles Burton Barber
An American privateer schooner and other vessels near a harbour, c1815. Painting held at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London From Adventures By Sea From Art of Old Time, by Basil Lubbock

Gen. Lord Clyde, G. C. B. Etc. 1859. Artist: Thomas William Hunt
Gen. Lord Clyde, G.C.B. Etc. 1859. British Army officer 1808-1860, Field Marshal and Commander-in-Chief of India. From a photograph by John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901)

Capture of the President, c1815. Artist: Thomas Buttersworth
Capture of the President, c1815. The capture of the American heavy frigate USS President by the British on 15 January 1815

Action on Lake Erie, c1814. Artists: Thomas Sully, Francis Kearny
Action on Lake Erie, c1814. On 10 September 1813, a British and American flotillas fought the Battle of Lake Erie. Both sides sustained significant damage during the battle before the British fleet

The Fall of Oswego, c1815. Artist: Robert Havell
The Fall of Oswego, c1815. During the War of 1812, James Lucas Yeo (1782-1818), a British naval officer commanding a small squadron, arrived off Oswego on Lake Ontario on 4 May 1814

Packet Boat and Privateer, c1819. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
Packet Boat and Privateer, c1819. The British Post Office boat Hinchinbrook was attacked by the American privateer Grand Turk on 1 May 1814 off the coast of the Azores

The Shannon and the Chesapeake, c1814. Artist: John Christian Schetky
The Shannon and the Chesapeake, c1814. On 1 June 1813, the American frigate USS Chesapeake engaged with the British frigate HMS Shannon outside Brooklyn harbour

A Duel Between Brigs, c1817. Artist: Thomas Whitcombe
A Duel Between Brigs, c1817. An engagement between the American brig USS Argus and the British brig HMS Pelican off At Davids Head, Pembrokeshire, Wales, on 14 August 1813

The Constitution and the Java, c1813. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
The Constitution and the Java, c1813, (1924). The engagement and destruction of the British frigate HMS Java by the American heavy frigate USS Constitution on 29 December 1812

The Constitution and the Guerriere, c1813. On the 19 August 1812, the American heavy frigate USS Constitution engaged with the British frigate HMS Guerriere

Sir Edward Pakenham leading the attack on New Orleans, 1815 (c1880). Artist: Hooper
Sir Edward Pakenham leading the attack on New Orleans, 1815 (c1880). The Battle of New Orleans was the final battle of the War of 1812

Fight between USS Chesapeake and HMS Shannon, 1813 (c1880). The ships fought on 1st June 1813 as the Chesapeake attempted to evade the blockade of Boston during the War of 1812

Sir Philip Broke, British naval officer, 1815 (c1880). Artist: Whymper
Sir Philip Broke, British naval officer, 1815 (c1880). Broke (1776-1841) commanded HMS Shannon in its famous battle against the USS Chesapeake during the War of 1812

Capture of the Macedonian, c1813. Artist: Jean Pierre-Marie-Jazet
Capture of the Macedonian, c1813. The capture of the British ship HMS Macedonian by the American heavy frigate USS United States on 25 October 1812

The Escape of the Belvedera, c1813. Artist: F Edwards
The Escape of the Belvedera, c1813, (1924). The British frigate HMS Belvidera encountered three American heavy frigates, USS President, USS Constitution and USS United States

Battle Monument, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, 1855. Artist: Archer and Boilly
Battle Monument, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, 1855. Monument commemorating the American soldiers killed fighting the British at Baltimore in the battle during the War of 1812

Chesapeake and Shannon, 1812 (c1850s). Engagement between the English frigate Shannon and the American Chesapeake during the War of 1812

Uss Constitution Ship Boat
U.S.S. Constitution, Old Ironsides, Undated Lithograph. (Photo by: Universal History Archive/UIG)

The Battle Of New Orleans

SYMBOL: WAR OF 1812. Slogan on the flag of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perrys flagship, the Lawrence, during the Battle of Lake Erie, 10 September 1813

Plans of a Baltimore clipper brig, 1845. This type of brigantine was used by privateers in the War of 1812
BRIG PLANS, 1845. Plans of a Baltimore clipper brig, 1845. This type of brigantine was used by privateers in the War of 1812

A Boxing Match, or Another Bloody Nose for John Bull. A contemporary American cartoon etching on the victory of the USS
WAR OF 1812: CARTOON, 1813. A Boxing Match, or Another Bloody Nose for John Bull. A contemporary American cartoon etching on the victory of the USS Enterprise over HMS Boxer in the naval engagement

WAR OF 1812: CARTOON, 1813. Huzza for the American Navy! An American cartoon of 1813 punning on the names of American naval commanders Isaac Hull and William Bainbridge

USS Constitution in battle against British ships, War of 1812
Deckhands in action on the USS " Constitution" against the " Levant" and Cyane, " War of 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

US Navy Captain William Bainbridge
William Bainbridge in US Navy uniform, leaning against cannon on deck of ship. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Uniforms of the US Army, 1813-1821
US military uniforms, 1813-1821: rifleman, artillery, infantry, dragoon, general, and field officer (left - right). Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-centuy illustration

1812 Action American Battle British Conflict
The War of 1812. Naval battle between two ships, the USS Constitution and the HMS Guerriere

A Scene on the Frontiers as Practiced by the Humane British and Their Worthy Allies! After a work c. 1812 by WIlliam Charles, a Scottish born engraver and immigrant to the United States

The Battle of Plattsburgh, aka the Battle of Lake Champlain - Macdonoughs victory, 6-11 September 1814. From An Illuminated History of North America, from the earliest period to the present time

The Battle of New Orleans, January 8, 1815. From An Illuminated History of North America, from the earliest period to the present time, published 1860

The Battle of Queenstown Heights, 13th October, 1812. From An Illuminated History of North America, from the earliest period to the present time, published 1860

American troops capture York, Upper Canada, during the Battle of York, April 27, 1813. From An Illuminated History of North America, from the earliest period to the present time, published 1860

Jacob Jennings Brown, 1775 - 1828. American general in the War of 1812. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. After an engraving by Asher Brown Durand from a work by John Wesley Jarvis

Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812, after a work by E. Percy Moran. The picture shows the American Oliver Hazard Perry transferring from his damaged flagship Lawrence to another ship

Capture Of The Guerriere By The Constitution, August 19, 1812. From The Book A Brief History Of The United States Published By A. S. Barnes And Company Circa 1885

Jacob Brown 1775 - 1828. American General In The War Of 1812. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Stephen Girard 1750 -1831. French-Born American Financier And Philanthropist. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

LAURA SECORD WARNING, 1813. Laura Secord warning the British Lieutenant James Fitzgibbon at Beaver Dams, Canada, about the intended American surprise attack, June 1813. Illustration, 19th century

SOLDIER CARTOON, 1813. Soldiers on a march to Buffalo. An 1813 cartoon by William Charles satirizing New York State soldiers marching to the front during the War of 1812 encumbered by their women

Plan of the privateer Prince de Neufchatel, built by Adam and Noah Brown, New York, during the War of 1812
SCHOONER PLANS, 1812. Plan of the privateer Prince de Neufchatel, built by Adam and Noah Brown, New York, during the War of 1812

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The War of 1812 was a pivotal moment in American history, marked by significant battles and territorial acquisitions. One such battle was the Battle of Lake Erie, where American forces triumphed over the British Navy, securing control over the Great Lakes region. This victory showcased America's growing naval power and boosted morale for future conflicts. Another notable event during this war was the Battle of New Orleans, where American troops under Major General Andrew Jackson successfully defended against a formidable British army. This unexpected victory solidified America's status as an emerging global power and bolstered national pride. In addition to these military achievements, there were other key moments that shaped this conflict. The crew of the USS Constitution fought valiantly in several battles throughout the war, earning their ship the nickname "Old Ironsides" due to its resilience against enemy fire. Meanwhile, Sackets Harbor in New York served as a crucial US Navy base during this time period. It played a vital role in supplying and supporting American forces throughout various campaigns. Fort Dearborn on the Chicago River also witnessed intense fighting during 1812 when it fell to Native American tribes allied with Britain. This event highlighted tensions between settlers and indigenous peoples while showcasing British attempts to disrupt American expansion into frontier territories. Furthermore, political cartoons like "Ograbme" reflected public sentiment surrounding events leading up to the war. These satirical illustrations criticized policies such as embargoes that impacted international trade relations and ultimately contributed to escalating tensions between America and Britain. Ultimately, through victories like those at Lake Erie and New Orleans combined with territorial acquisitions made during this era (such as parts of present-day Florida), America emerged from the War of 1812 with increased confidence on both domestic and international fronts.