Burning of Washington (1814 AD)

Burning of Washington took place in 1814 AD during War of 1812.

Battle facts

Year: 1814 AD
Date: 1814-08-24
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: War of 1812
Commanders (A): George Cockburn, Robert Ross
Commanders (B): James Madison, John Armstrong
Casualties: approx. 30 killed 6 wounded2–20 killed 1 frigate destroyed 1 frigate scuttled 1 sloop scuttled
Outcome: British victory
Coordinates: 38.890°, -77.009°