Americans delay British advance in Battle of North Point 200 years ago this hour (Sep 12 1814)


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(Monday, September 12, 1814, 1:00 p.m. local time; part of the Battle of Baltimore and War of 1812) — The Battle of North Point took place in Maryland today as American forces slowed British troops advancing on Baltimore.