18 - 19 August 1814 General Robert Ross and Admiral George Cockburn landed unopposed at Benedict, Maryland, on August 19, beginning the march that led to the burning of Washington.
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British order of battle for General Ross' army on march towards Washington August 1814
Major General Ross commanding
1st Light Brigade Lt. Col. Thornton commanding
85th Light Infantry Regiment
Light Infantry companies ( 4th,21st,44th, 2/RM, CM)
Rocket Troop
2nd Brigade Col. Brooke
4th Regiment (Kings Own)
44th Regiment. (East Essex)
3rd Brigade !t.Col. Patterson
21st Royal North British Fusiliers
2nd Royal Marines
Royal Navy Contingent Read Admiral Cockburn
Sailor battalion
Colonial Marines
Royal Artillery Captain Mitchell
6 pound field gun
Total strength about 4,500 men
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