USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Battle of Baltimore, fought September 12-14, 1814, was the defining moment in the War of 1812.

Detailed explanation-2: -Francis Scott Key stood aboard the deck of an American truce ship on September 14, 1814 and watched the raising of Fort McHenry’s large garrison flag over the ramparts.

Detailed explanation-3: -Encouraged by their victory at Bladensburg on August 24, 1814, and subsequent burning of Washington, D.C., the British turned north, intent on capturing the major port city of Baltimore, Maryland.