The War of 1812
(Video)

DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital stereo. Only 30 years after gaining independence, the upstart country of the United States found itself once again battling Great Britain. Pitted against the world's most powerful nation, victory seemed unlikely. But Andrew Jackson's brilliant leadership, a lone sniper, and one of the most lopsided victories in military history turned the tide of the war. Vol. 1. First invasion : the War of 1812 -- Save our history. The star-spangled banner -- Behind the scenes of First invasion : the War of 1812. Vol. 2. Frontier, the decisive battles. The battle of New Orleans -- Biography. Andrew Jackson : a man for the people -- The great ships. The Ironclads -- Extreme history. Surviving an 1812 battleship. Special features: behind-the-scenes featurette for First invasion; commentary from renown scholars and thrilling re-enactments of key battles.