This major reference work offers a comprehensive day-by-day chronology of the War of 1812, including its slow build-up and aftermath, and provides detailed biographies of the generals who made their marks.

Table of Contents

• Preface
• Introduction
• The Chronology
• Biographies of General Officers
• Appendix A. Generals, U.S. Army and Militia, War of 1812 Era
• Appendix B. James Madison's War Message to Congress, June 1, 1812
• Appendix C. Prizes of American Privateers and Vessels Under Letters of Marque, Captured on Unspecified Days, 1812–1815
• Appendix D. Proclamation Issued by General William Hull to the People of Canada on 12 July 1812
• Appendix E. General Isaac Brock's Response to General Hull's Proclamation on 22 July 1812
• Appendix F. Thomas Boyle's Proclamation
• Bibliography