Narration - Fort York2
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EnglishVoice Age
Middle Aged (35-54)Accents
North American (General)Transcript
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in 18 12 the United States declared war on the United Kingdom, and Canada at the time was a British colony. On the morning of April 27th 18 13 a large American fleet arrived on these shores with over 1700 soldiers. The British Army, the civilian militia and Anish Nabi. Warriors defending the town were simply out numbered. While retreating, the British army detonated the Grand magazine. With all this ammunition, it was located on the other side of the cannons just in front of you. The explosion inflicted heavy losses on the Americans at their very moment of victory. Enraged, they looted the town. For five days, they burned parliament and Government House, which stood just behind your right shoulder. The following year, the British retaliated by burning Washington's public buildings, including the White House. The irony was that many defenders in the civilian militia were recent settlers from Pennsylvania and upstate New York, making this a battle of brother against brother. Are you ready to step onto the battlefield from the flagpole? Walk straight ahead towards the elevated expressway, about 14 steps, then turn right and face to canon. Look through your time tablet. The virtual exhibit will begin