Prior to this battle, Tobias Stansbury idiotically left his well- fortified position on Lowndes Hill.
Prior to this battle, Tobias Stansbury idiotically left his well- fortified position on Lowndes Hill. The losing commander was a political appointee who had been captured at Stoney Creek after mixing up his own side and the enemy, in stark contrast to his opponent, who had served well under Wellesley during the Peninsular War. Prior to this battle, one's sides forces had retreated to Long Old Fields after the other had come to Upper Marlboro along the Patuxent River. The losing commander, William Wilder, was sent to this battle while his country's main army defended Baltimore, and he was defeated by the British Robert Ross. For ten points, name this disgraceful American defeat in the War of 1812 which allowed the British to capture Washington D.C.
Prior to this battle, Tobias Stansbury idiotically left his well- fortified position on Lowndes Hill.
Battle of {Bladensburg} (accept {Bladensburg} Races)