War of 1812, The

The War of 1812 is a perfect example of how a war should not be conducted. Congress failed to supply sufficient revenue to support the ill-equipped and poorly trained militia. There was little effective coordination of the war effort from Washington. The American people themselves were sharply divided over the nation’s involvement, and many states failed to mobilize their militia when directed by the government, declaring the Federal demands were unconstitutional. This book hopes to capture the definitive story of this blunder-filled episode of American history.