Although they are our commander-in-chiefs, you don't often hear about them storming into battle while they are president. Even though 11 of our presidents have been generals, none have directly lead a combat unit into battle, except for one. Which brings me to the question of the day: Who is the only president to directly lead a combat unit into battle while they were president?
During the War of 1812, lots of crazy things were happening, like the Capitol being razed. Through all the craziness, James Madison ended up leading a siege unit into battle. Unfortunately, to his embarrassment, he was forced to retreat.
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