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American Veterans




The War of 1812

1812-1814





Population at the time of
The War of 1812

Population
(millions)

Enrolled
(thousands)

Ratio

7.6

286.0

3.8%


Casualties

Enrolled
(thousands)

Combat Deaths

  Other Deaths

Wounded

Total

Ratio

286.0

2,260

*

4,505

6,765

3.0%

KIA

Dead

  Casualty

Months

KIA/Month

0.8%

*0.8%

2.4%

30

75

* Non-battle related deaths are not known.



Cost in $ Billions

1815

1990s

Per Capita
($ 1990s)

.09

0.7

$92.11


The Battles





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June 12, 1812 – The United States Declares War on Great Britain

August 16, 1812 – The Battle of Fort Detroit

August 19, 1812 - The USS "Constitution" defeats the HMS "Guerriere”

October 13, 1812 – Battle of Queenston Heights

October 25, 1812 – USS "United States" defeats the HMS "Macedonian”

January 21, 1813 – The Battle of Raisen River

April 27, 1813 – The Battle of York

Sources:

Statistical Summary: America's Major Wars

United States History - The War of 1812

War of 1812 Homepage


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