The fort was built to defend the area against Native American attack during the French and Indian War.

The town is named after General Edmund Pendleton Gaines, who defended the area during the War of 1812.

He took up residence in Lundy which he defended for the Royalists during the Civil War.

The leader of this group was Keokuk, who had helped defend Saukenuk against the Americans during the War of 1812.

The city was successfully defended by the Bosnian Army during the War in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

He eventually became a writer, defending his actions during the Peninsula Campaign and the Civil War.

Guysborough Blockhouse (1812-1815) was built to defend the town's harbour by the British during the War of 1812.

African Americans' participation as soldiers in defending the state during the War of 1812 added to public support for their full rights to freedom.

It also played a key role in defending the city from the British during the War of 1812.

Symbol, Sword, and Shield: Defending Washington during the Civil War.