Okay, So, the War of 1812, Yeah?

From what I can tell by my lightning-fast internetting is that the Brits didn't want the US trading with Napoleanic French during the wars in Europe, so the US invaded Upper Canada. They were not only repulsed but the Canadians drove them back across the border, marched to Washington DC and burned down the White House. They then retreated but managed to capture some outposts in Maine and other areas. Then the war in Europe came to an end, there was no more reason for the US-Canada war, so Canada gave back the captured territory.
Right?

So, how did THAT become THIS?


From a seemingly disastrous decision to declare war to the glory of the stars and stripes, THE HISTORY CHANNEL® PRESENTS: THE WAR OF 1812 chronicles of one of america's most defining moments. Only 30 years after gaining independence, the upstart United States found itself once again battling Great Britain. At stake were the future of emocracy (sic) and America's Manifest Destiny. Pitted against the world's most powerful nation, victory seemed unlikely. But then Andrew Jackson's brilliant leadership, a lone sniper, and one of the most lopsided victories in military history turned the tide of the war.

Jesus fucking Christ.