We're all familiar with the historic events that led to the American Revolution, when the American Colonies seceded from rule by Great Britain. Somewhat less well known are the reasons behind the second war between England and the U.S...the War of 1812. But it's unlikely you can find very many people who can tell you about the third war between these two superpowers, which took place - or, more accurately, almost took place - in the San Juan Islands in 1859. Your fearless field guide Erich Ebel tells the story of The Pig War, otherwise known as The Bloodless War or The War That Wasn't.