Question: The Raid on Alexandria was a British victory during the War of 1812, but by delaying the British forces may have contributed to the heavy causalities on them in which sea/land battle fought later that year?
Sentence (from "Battle of Baltimore"): Though the Americans retreated, the battle was a successful delaying action that inflicted heavy casualties on the British, halted their advance and allowed the defenders at Baltimore to properly prepare for an attack.
Relevant evidence: Yes