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The Battle of Fort McHenry is well known in American history. The defense of the fort which protected Baltimore harbor turned back the British in September 1814 and led to the writing of the poem and future national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner."  Less though is known about the accompanying land battle, fought between the British and American militia at North Point on September 12, 1814. Tune in to this "Rev War Revelry" as Emerging Revolutionary War discusses the action at North Point with historians Jim Bailey and Chris Boyle.