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.