Steve Vogel’s "Through the Perilous Fight," is an informative and interesting work about when British troops burned Washington and bombarded Ft. McHenery. It also follows the path "The Star-Spangled Banner" took to becoming the national anthem.
Read MoreDespite its nautical title, 'Ships of Oak, Guns of Iron,' covers both the naval and ground war of the War of 1812 and is a fantastic addition to the scholarship that is shedding new light on this 'forgotten' war.
Read More"Naval War of 1812" abstracts the actions of that war between warships and merchant vessels. Fast, fun and easy to learn, it is great for new players, though gamers looking for more of a simulation of the era won't find it here.
Read More"Mr. Madison's War: The Incredible War of 1812" from GMT is a quick-playing, faithful simulation of the period, and the rules don't get in the way.
Read More"1812 The Invasion of Canada" is an easy-to-learn boardgame with strategic depth. It is the first in Academy Games' new "Birth of American" series.
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