The Raid on Alexandria was a British victory during the War of 1812, which gained much plunder at little cost but may have contributed to the later British repulse at Baltimore by delaying their main forces.
The Raid on Alexandria was a British victory during the War of 1812, which gained much plunder at little cost but may have contributed to the later British repulse at Baltimore by delaying their main forces. (en)
During the War of 1812, British naval forces with little American resistance occupied Alexandria, Virginia, then a part of Washington City and for three days plundered at will until they were ordered to withdraw to prepare for the siege of Baltimore three weeks later. (en)