First Invasion: The War of 1812 (2004)

First Invasion: The War of 1812, a History Channel documentary that first aired in 2004, portrays a young United States of America "on the brink of annihilation" as it battles the largest and most powerful empire on earth. Critics say the documentary is far too pro-American, and that it ignores or downplays crucial elements of the War of 1812. Others praise First Invasion for its compelling presentation of a far too neglected period of history.

Cast (6)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Edward Herrmann

Narrator

M

Mark D. Hutter

James Madison

S

Sally E. Bennett

Dolley Madison

D

Dave Fagerberg

General Andrew Jackson

H

H. David Wright

General Samuel Smith

S

Steve Abolt

Self (Military Historian)

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