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Originally Posted by loquitur
well, Charlatan, in US schools we tend to hear a lot about Lake Erie and New Orleans. Plus the end of impressment. I think the War of 1812 was more of a draw than anything else, though I'm pretty sure President Madison rued the day he got Congress to declare war.
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Lake Eerie and New Orleans were battles.
I stand by the fact that the border was invaded and at the cessation of hostilities it remained as it was. You can call it a draw if you wish, but you can't call it a win.
Hope you like the colour of your president's house... :P