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Explosion 1812

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On April 27, 1813, American forces defeated the British at York (present-day Toronto) and captured the capital of Upper Canada - but not before suffering their own losses. History Television's Explosion 1812 looks at the Battle of York and…

DirectorMick Grogan
WriterMick Grogan

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Cast · Directed by Mick Grogan

DSDan Snow
Dan Snow
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