ChrisH

= The war of 1812 =


 * 286,730 U.S troops were engaged in the war of 1812.
 * 2,260 U.S death s in the war of 1812.
 * The U.S. declared war on Great Britain during the war with France.
 * War was declared on June 18, 1812.
 * The American victory at fort Mchenry near Baltimore inspired Frances Scott Key to write our star spangle d banner.