William Winder (1775-1824) was a Maryland lawyer,colonel and later promoted as general during the War of 1812. His legacy is controversial. Despite being captured in 1813, he was exchanged, promoted, and placed in command of the defenses of Washington, D.C. in July, 1814. In August, he attempted to meet the British invasion led by John Ross at the Battle of Bladensburg. However, Winder showed no leadership at the battle, and the American forces were soon routed, and the British took Washington. Winder survived a court-marshal.
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