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Two American cannons were fired into the narrow Bladensburg Bridge as the British were trying to cross. They took out an entire company of men.

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Commodore Barney suffered a deep thigh wound. British Admiral Cockburn and General Ross paroled him for his brave effort and had a surgeon treat him.

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President Madison galloped through Washington on horseback as their defense crumbled around him.

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At 1:30 PM, the British outflanked the Americans. Barney told his men to retreat.

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At 1:00 PM, the British confronted the third line. Commodore Barney was determined to stop them. The British crossed a field and tried to flank the right, but were met by marines.

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At 12:45 PM, the British confronted the Americans' second line, and the Americans fled. General Winder tried to resist them, but ultimately failed.

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At 12:30 PM, Ross ordered his light infantry to cross the bridge as other troops are arriving. The Americans aimed cannons at an orchard to their left and broke the line.

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At 12 PM, General Ross and his troops began to arrive in Bladensburg from Upper Marlboro. This was a 12 mile march.