Posted on 07/16/2011 1:15:25 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement
Its a sticky question. Exactly how should Canada commemorate the 200th anniversary of a war in which our predecessors repelled an invasion by the United States now this countrys closest ally and most valued trading partner?
The bicentennial of the War of 1812 is fast approaching. Its a major formative event in Canadas history but like all wars, was wrenching and destructive. Both the White House and early Parliament buildings in Upper Canada were torched during the conflict.
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The Maryland militia kicked Ross’s ass at North Point and sent him home in a rum barrel.
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You could argue that, but I don’t want to start the count until the New World and Old World knew about each other. Christendom v. Islam didn’t spread involve the New World until the Barbary War.
Interesting that, America’s first foreign war was against Muslim jihadis (of the sea-faring sort usually called “pirates”).
Canada should celebrate it however they wish.
Heck, Canadians can even keep up the fantasy that the US invaded Canada and was defeated by Canadians in that war.
The US did invade ground that became Canada at a later date. The US forces did get their heads handed to them, but it was by British forces under British command.
The US and Britain were at war and British forces were not only to our north, but had a habit of using the rivers in that AO that headed south as an invasion route.
So, Canada should celebrate however they wish. And, when the usual fantasy stuff gets brought up about how mean ol’ USA got beat by Canadians, we’ll just smile and say “oh, how cute” as we’ve grown accustomed to over the years.
The War of Southern Agression :)
The American commander was inept and a bingler and led to the disaster
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Winchester
Alas, I forgot, age ya’ know
We had the after-MFJ party next to the house where the President stayed after the WH was burned. You were the one who told me about it.
Ah yes...... Pizza at the AIA .....perfect end to a wonderful day
They are still waiting on someone to pay the tab for the alcohol.
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