Video Documentaries

The War of 1812 is Canada's War of Independence. With the British Empire entrenched in a European war, a disparate group of Indigenous, French Canadian, Scottish, African Canadian and even ex-pat American fighters join together to fight for their new homeland. Post moved here:  https://clumphd.com/canada-the-story-of-us-episode-3-war-of-independence/ Over 10 hours, the drama-documentary tells the extraordinary tale of some of the people, places and events that shaped Canada — stories of change makers and rule breakers, dreamers and visionaries, scientists and entrepreneurs who forged a nation in a vast and harsh land.

This four-part docudrama series takes a look at this short but intense conflict between the newly formed United States, and Canada and Great Britain. War of 1812 Part 1: When I Meet My Doom Tensions mount between the United States and Great Britain. War is inevitable. The British general Isaac Brock sends troops to take Fort Mackinac, leading to the first victory of the war. Brock signs an agreement with Tecumseh, forging an alliance between the British and Canada's First Nations. War of 1812 Part 2: Or Leave Our Bones upon them In Part Two, Sir George Prevost takes command of the British and Canadians. The attack on Fort Meigs fails. Tecumseh's reputation grows when he saves the lives of prisoners. After their defeat at the Battle of Moraviantown and the Battle of Lake Erie, the British and their allies withdraw to Canada. War of 1812 Part 3: So Awful a Night The 2 sides are locked in a stalemate on Lake Ontario. General Wilkinson descends the St. Lawrence River. The American ...