BattlefieldsRaid on Alexandria (Virginia)
modern

Raid on Alexandria (Virginia)

1814
Scotland
Era
modern
Battle Type
Raid
Location
Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Outcome
British victory (See Aftermath)
The Battle

History & Significance

The Raid on Alexandria was a British victory during the War of 1812, which gained much plunder at little cost but may have contributed to the later British repulse at Baltimore by delaying their main forces.

Suspected site. The exact location is uncertain.
Casualties & Losses

United Kingdom: 7 killed; 38 wounded | United States: 11 killed; 19 wounded

Forces Involved

United Kingdom: 6 warships

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