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?
Battle of Baltimore: The Battle of Baltimore was a sea/land battle fought between British invaders and American defenders in the War of 1812. 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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