Misconceptions We Learn in School.

I think I more objected to the word unlawful there. I realize it was retaliation. And I'd argue that the United States shouldn't have burned York. But your post almost made it sound like a justified burning.
 
I think I more objected to the word unlawful there. I realize it was retaliation. And I'd argue that the United States shouldn't have burned York. But your post almost made it sound like a justified burning.
Meh, I wasn't passing any moral judgements. Merely stating that the burning of York was against the laws of war, which it was.
 
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