Here’s a great example of editorial differences of opinion about history within the wikipedia community, this one relating to the US / Britain War of 1812 as it relates to the Napoleonic Wars
- Revision 1
Smaller scale conflict occurred in North America with the USA attempting to take advantage of Britain’s pre-occupation with Napoleon and invade Canada, all attempts, however, were defeated.
- Revision 2
Smaller scale conflict occurred in North America with the USA finally reacting to years of British assaults on US shipping, but the conflict ended inconclusively.
So who is right? I guess it depends on who you are…
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