First Invasion: The War of 1812

Overview

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.

Directed by Gary Foreman

Top cast

Edward Herrmann

Narrator

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Mark D. Hutter

James Madison

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Sally E. Bennett

Dolley Madison

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Dave Fagerberg

General Andrew Jackson

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H. David Wright

General Samuel Smith

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Steve Abolt

Self (Military Historian)

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