Reimagining the War of 1812 - “Redcoats’ Revenge” with Col. David Fitz-Enz

What if, on September 11, 1814, the United States had lost the close-run battle that Winston Churchill called the “most decisive” of the War of 1812? With a victory at Plattsburgh, would the British have eventually been able to regain control of their former colonies? Redcoats’ Revenge brings the most successful field commander in history, the Duke of Wellington, to North America in 1814 and presents a montage of the personalities and battles, real and quite possible, of the War of 1812. With a clever and compelling premise, this exciting alternate history will enthrall readers and reveal just how close the US was to becoming a British colony once again. Col. Fitz Enz was a regular army officer for 30 years. Among his combat decorations is the Soldiers Medal, the army’s highest award for life saving at extreme risk. His unit operated the Moscow Hot Line for 3 presidents. His literary awards include The Distinguished Book Prize from the Army Historical Foundation and the Military Order of Saint Louis from The Knights Templar for contributions to military literature. This Speaker in the Humanities event, which is free and open to the public, is made possible through the support of the New York Council for the Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities