I was just reading Odinson’s time on the war of 1812. As he mentions, a severe storm struck the Washington area as the British troops were withdrawing (some think it may have been a glancing blow from a hurricane).
What if a category 5 storm comes up the Chesapeake earlier, say just prior to the battle of Bladensburg, smashing the armies and ships of both sides? The US forces are able to weather the storm somewhat in houses and other structures, however the British, exposed in tents or in anchored troop ships, are in very bad shape. As a result, the Chesapeake campaign is called off and the surviving British ships depart.
What would be the impact on the war of 1812? Would both sides agree to call it a day, and have treaty more favorable to the US?
Ric350
What if a category 5 storm comes up the Chesapeake earlier, say just prior to the battle of Bladensburg, smashing the armies and ships of both sides? The US forces are able to weather the storm somewhat in houses and other structures, however the British, exposed in tents or in anchored troop ships, are in very bad shape. As a result, the Chesapeake campaign is called off and the surviving British ships depart.
What would be the impact on the war of 1812? Would both sides agree to call it a day, and have treaty more favorable to the US?
Ric350