Bladensburg (Second American War)

Fought August 24, 1814, between the British under General Ro , and the Americans under General Winder, who was opposing the British advance upon Washington, and had taken up a position position which commanded the only bridge over the Potomac. Ro attacked with a portion of his force, under Thornton, and, having carried the bridge, a combined a ault upon the main position resulted in a signal defeat of the American army, which broke and fled. Ro entered Washington the same evening.