USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The British Navy was needed to come into the Baltimore harbor to support the attack, standing in its way was Fort McHenry and its 1, 000 defenders.

Detailed explanation-2: -Known as “The Birthplace of the National Anthem, ” Fort McHenry is the only National Monument and Historic Shrine in the National Park Service. During the War of 1812, the Fort’s garrison stood firm during a severe naval bombardment by British forces.

Detailed explanation-3: -over Fort McHenry! The valiant defense of the fort during the Battle of Baltimore on September 13-14, 1814 inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words that became the U.S. national anthem. The fort’s history holds many other stories too, from the Civil War to WWII.

Detailed explanation-4: -During the War of 1812, British forces sailed to Baltimore, Maryland, intent on attacking the city. But Baltimore was defended by Fort McHenry-a star-shaped fort perfectly situated on the Baltimore Harbor.