Master trolling from our POTUS. King Charles and Camilla arrive to the American National Anthem. The Battle of Baltimore which saw a withdrawing of British troops in the Revolutionary war of 1812. I think they or at least Charles got the message loud and clear. See his tongue in cheek move. Major Kek!
"The Battle of Baltimore stands as one of the most pivotal moments in American history, not merely for its military significance during the War of 1812, but for inspiring the creation of what would become the United States national anthem. This multi-day engagement in September 1814 represented a critical turning point in the conflict between the United States and Great Britain, demonstrating American resilience and determination in the face of a formidable enemy
Faced with Fort McHenry’s continued resistance and the formidable American defensive positions on Hampstead Hill, British commanders reassessed their situation on September 14. The death of General Ross, the unexpectedly strong American defenses, and the failure to reduce Fort McHenry convinced them that capturing Baltimore would require a prolonged siege with uncertain prospects for success. The approaching autumn weather and concerns about maintaining supply lines further complicated British calculations.
Colonel Brooke and Vice Admiral Cochrane concluded that the potential costs of continuing the assault outweighed the strategic benefits. On the night of September 14, British ground forces began withdrawing toward their ships at North Point. By September 15, the entire British expedition had departed the Chesapeake Bay, ending the immediate threat to Baltimore. The city’s successful defense represented a significant American victory and provided a much-needed boost to national morale after the humiliation of Washington’s burning."
from History Rise archives.
Master trolling from our POTUS. King Charles and Camilla arrive to the American National Anthem. The Battle of Baltimore which saw a withdrawing of British troops in the Revolutionary war of 1812. I think they or at least Charles got the message loud and clear. See his tongue in cheek move. Major Kek!
"The Battle of Baltimore stands as one of the most pivotal moments in American history, not merely for its military significance during the War of 1812, but for inspiring the creation of what would become the United States national anthem. This multi-day engagement in September 1814 represented a critical turning point in the conflict between the United States and Great Britain, demonstrating American resilience and determination in the face of a formidable enemy
Faced with Fort McHenry’s continued resistance and the formidable American defensive positions on Hampstead Hill, British commanders reassessed their situation on September 14. The death of General Ross, the unexpectedly strong American defenses, and the failure to reduce Fort McHenry convinced them that capturing Baltimore would require a prolonged siege with uncertain prospects for success. The approaching autumn weather and concerns about maintaining supply lines further complicated British calculations.
Colonel Brooke and Vice Admiral Cochrane concluded that the potential costs of continuing the assault outweighed the strategic benefits. On the night of September 14, British ground forces began withdrawing toward their ships at North Point. By September 15, the entire British expedition had departed the Chesapeake Bay, ending the immediate threat to Baltimore. The city’s successful defense represented a significant American victory and provided a much-needed boost to national morale after the humiliation of Washington’s burning." from History Rise archives.
As I thought about the words of the Nat'l anthem which were played for the visiting king, I had a Promethean Action moment.