Burning of Washington Part of the War of 1812 Battle of Bladensburg Following their victory at the Battle of Bladensburg, the British invaded Washington D.C. and burned many U.S. government and military buildings Date August 24, 1814 Location Washington, D.C., United States Result British victory Brief occupation of Washington Destruction of public buildings Belligerents United Kingdom United States Commanders and leaders Robert Ross George Cockburn James Madison Strength 4,250 7,640 Casualties and losses 1 killed, 3 wounded (Colonial Marines) 3 unknown wounded City of Washington attacked by British forces Many government buildings set ablaze Destruction of the 36 - gun frigate USS New York. 44 - gun frigate USS Columbia and 22 - gun sloop USS Argus burnt to avoid capture.
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