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The History Channel Presents The War of 1812 
Actors : Mark D. Hutter, Sally E. Bennett, Dave Fagerberg, H. David Wright, Craig Fisher (II)
Director : Gary Foreman
Studio : A&E Home Video
by A&E Home Video
Release Date : 2005-02-22
Publisher : A&E Home Video
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 2
EAN : 9780767077941
UPC : 733961718034
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 21 reviews)
List Price : $29.95
Our Price : $15.91
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Description |
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From a seemingly disastrous decision to declare war to the glory of the stars and stripes, THE HISTORY CHANNEL® PRESENTS: THE WAR OF 1812 chronicles of one of america's most defining moments. Only 30 years after gaining independence, the upstart United States found itself once again battling Great Britain. At stake were the future of emocracy and America's Manifest Destiny. Pitted against the world's most powerful nation, victory seemed unlikely. But then Andrew Jackson's brilliant leadership, a lone sniper, and one of the most lopsided victories in military history turned the tide of the war. THE HISTORY CHANNEL® PRESENTS: THE WAR OF 1812 is the authoritative chronicle of one of America's most defining moments. THE HISTORY CHANNEL® PRESENTS: THE WAR OF 1812 contains the following programs: FIRST INVASION: THE WAR OF 1812--President James Madison declares war on Great Britain, a decision that at first appears disastrous. SAVE OUR HISTORY: THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER--The history of the stars and stripes and the poem penned as a tribute. THE BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS--General Andrew Jackson leads American forces to improbable victory. ANDREW JACKSON: A MAN FOR THE PEOPLE--A&E BIOGRAPHY® unveils the man behind the leader, from General to President. THE IRONCLADS--A revealing look at the battleships put to sea in the War of 1812. DVD FEATURES: Behind the Scenes of "First Invasion: The War of 1812"; "Surviving an 1812 Battleship" Episode From Extreme History, hosted by Roger Daltrey; Interactive Menus; Scene Selection |
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great for educational purposes |
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As a US I teacher, I covered the entire War of 1812 in 4 days using this DVD. It contains all of the key events such as Battle of New Orleans, Gen. Andrew Jackson and the Star Spangled Banner. I highly recommend it especially for teachers. |
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Passable |
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I thought this a solid documentary that informed me about nearly everything I wanted to know about The War of 1812. It is not spectacular but certainly is a valuable primer on a period of time often overlooked. It uses the same partial reenactment method which has made countless other History Channel productions resonate thoroughly over the years. The segments on the siege of Baltimore and the Battle of New Orleans are very well done. Indeed, I wanted to go out and read a biography of Andrew Jackson as soon as it was finished. For the amateur historian who is unfamiliar with the period this DVD will entertain and educate. |
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somewhat disappointing |
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I was somewhat disappointed by this 2 disk set. It ended up being a 2 hr. program on the war of 1812 with some similarly themed history channel programs. While the main program was informative, the additional programs repeated alot of info. 1 program, 'The Ironclads', had nothing to do with the war of 1812. |
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Should be shown in very school |
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Long forgotten conflict filled with irony, disaster and triumph. They don't make Presidents like Andrew Jackson anymore and our youth should be aware of same. The quality Civil War ironclad show is an added bonus. -- Louis J Sheehan |
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The War of 1812: A load of tripe and a waste of time! |
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This series is a huge waste of time and money. Here are some true facts: The War of 1812 was fought across a large part of Eastern North America and many common people lost their property and lives in a range of brutal ways. A sizeable portion of Washington D.C was and ransacked and burned by a combined British and Canadian Army after the U.S. Army fled in panic. The "glorious" Battle of New Orleans was actually fought after the end of hostilities (the combatants had not yet heard that the war was over). NO NATION WON THIS WAR, since at the end, all captured lands were returned to the original owners. So, where's the glory? The War of 1812 was legalized murder and anarchy and this film is pure patriotic spin. It's "history" for uneducated masses, and definitely not accurate. |
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