The Raid on Alexandria was a British victory during the War of 1812, but by delaying the British forces may have contributed to the heavy causalities on them in which sea/land battle fought later that year?
Raid on Alexandria: The Raid on Alexandria was a British victory during the War of 1812, which gained much plunder at little cost but may have contributed to the later British repulse at Baltimore by delaying their main forces. Battle of Baltimore:  Though the Americans retreated, the battle was a successful delaying action that inflicted heavy casualties on the British, halted their advance and allowed the defenders at Baltimore to properly prepare for an attack.
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