“At some point in time before the battle, Key and Skinner were transferred back to the Minden, “and they thought themselves fortunate in being anchored in a position which enabled them to see distinctly the flag of Fort McHenry from… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image
“The problem, at least for the British, was that by this time more than 13,000 American soldiers were in place and ready to defend Fort McHenry with 100 cannons. With the forces on land unable to continue the advance, the… — Charles River Editors Copy Share Image