Explosion 1812 (2012) is a Documentary, History, War film that follows on April 27, 1813, American forces defeated the British at York (present-day Toronto) and captured the capital of Upper Canada - but not before suffering their own losses. History Television's Explosion 1812 looks at the Battle of York and unearths new evidence around this lesser-known event from the War of 1812. Currently, you can watch Explosion 1812 on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.