First Invasion: The War of 1812 (2004)

Elaborate reenactments are juxtaposed with comments by historians in this glossy review of America's "Second War of Independence" against Britain (1812-15). Included: the causes of the conflict; American designs on Canada; the burning of Washington D.C.; the Battle of New Orleans. Edward Herrmann narrates.

First Invasion: The War of 1812 is a documentary movie featuring Mark D. Hutter and directed by Gary Foreman.

First Invasion: The War of 1812 is currently streaming on History Vault.