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What if the war America declared was the one it was destined to lose? In War of 1812: The Untold Story of How Canada Defeated the U.S. Invasion, acclaimed historian PETERS D. CRAIG peels back the layers of propaganda, pride, and political chaos to reveal the shocking truth behind one of North America's most misunderstood wars. Few people know that the young United States once marched confidently into Canada-expecting an easy victory-only to face fierce resistance from British troops, Native warriors, and rugged Canadian settlers who refused to surrender. What followed was a brutal, chaotic conflict of fire, frost, and failure that reshaped two nations forever. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, this book takes you deep into the battlefields of Lake Erie, the burning of Washington, and the rise of heroes like Tecumseh-whose courage became the soul of resistance. What you're about to discover will change how you see the birth of modern Canada and the evolution of American identity itself. You'll uncover: - The real reasons America went to war-and why it wasn't ready for it. - How Canadian grit and British strategy turned the tide. - The forgotten alliances that altered the map of a continent. - Why the war ended with no clear victor-but two nations forever changed. This isn't just history-it's a mirror of pride, ambition, and survival. Ready to uncover the truth behind the war both nations tried to forget? Get your copy today and relive the untold story that defined North America's destiny.

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