Dan Snow's History Hit

When the Brits Burnt the Capitol, with Peter Snow

01.12.2021 - By History HitPlay

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In 1814 a British expeditionary force landed in Maryland, marched on Washington, brushed aside an American army and stormed into the US capital. The British looted and burnt the Capitol, then moved on to the White House, ate President Madison's dinner and then torched the White House. Even members of the British force described it as 'barbaric.' Two hundred years later Peter Snow, Dan's dad, wrote an account of the raid. He seemed like the obvious guy to talk to as The Capitol was once again attacked this year.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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