The British Raid on Essex

The British Raid on Essex
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Publisher : Wesleyan University Press
Total Pages : 235
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ISBN-10 : 9780819574770
ISBN-13 : 0819574775
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The British Raid on Essex by : Jerry Roberts

Download or read book The British Raid on Essex written by Jerry Roberts and published by Wesleyan University Press. This book was released on 2014-04-30 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the dynamic account of one of the most destructive maritime actions to take place in Connecticut history: the 1814 British attack on the privateers of Pettipaug, known today as the British Raid on Essex. During the height of the War of 1812, 136 Royal marines and sailors made their way up the Connecticut River from warships anchored in Long Island Sound. Guided by a well-paid American traitor the British navigated the Saybrook shoals and advanced up the river under cover of darkness. By the time it was over, the British had burned twenty-seven American vessels, including six newly built privateers. It was the largest single maritime loss of the war. Yet this story has been virtually left out of the history books—the forgotten battle of the forgotten war. This new account from author and historian Jerry Roberts is the definitive overview of this event and includes a wealth of new information drawn from recent research and archaeological finds. Lavish illustrations and detailed maps bring the battle to life.

The Naval War of 1812; Or, the History of the United States Navy During the Last War with Great Britain, to Which Is Appended an Account of the Battle of New Orleans; Volume 1

The Naval War of 1812; Or, the History of the United States Navy During the Last War with Great Britain, to Which Is Appended an Account of the Battle of New Orleans; Volume 1
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Publisher : Franklin Classics
Total Pages : 398
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ISBN-10 : 0342577905
ISBN-13 : 9780342577903
Rating : 4/5 (05 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Naval War of 1812; Or, the History of the United States Navy During the Last War with Great Britain, to Which Is Appended an Account of the Battle of New Orleans; Volume 1 by : Theodore Roosevelt

Download or read book The Naval War of 1812; Or, the History of the United States Navy During the Last War with Great Britain, to Which Is Appended an Account of the Battle of New Orleans; Volume 1 written by Theodore Roosevelt and published by Franklin Classics. This book was released on 2018-10-12 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

1812

1812
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Publisher : Basic Books (AZ)
Total Pages : 530
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ISBN-10 : 9780465020461
ISBN-13 : 0465020461
Rating : 4/5 (61 Downloads)

Book Synopsis 1812 by : George C. Daughan

Download or read book 1812 written by George C. Daughan and published by Basic Books (AZ). This book was released on 2011-10-04 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells the story of how America's war fleet, only twenty ships strong, was able to defeat the world's greatest imperial power through a combination of nautical deftness and sheer bravado to win the War of 1812.

The Sea Devils

The Sea Devils
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Publisher : Icon Books Ltd
Total Pages : 422
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ISBN-10 : 9781848319097
ISBN-13 : 1848319096
Rating : 4/5 (97 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Sea Devils by : Mark Felton

Download or read book The Sea Devils written by Mark Felton and published by Icon Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-07-30 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: July 1945. Eighteen young British, Australian and New Zealand special forces from a top-secret underwater warfare unit prepare to undertake three audacious missions against the Japanese. Using XE-craft midget submarines, the raiders will creep deep behind Japanese lines to sink two huge warships off Singapore and sever two vitally important undersea communications cables. Success will hasten ultimate victory over Japan; but if any of the men are captured they can expect a gruesome execution. Can the Sea Devils overcome Japanese defences, mechanical failures, oxygen poisoning and submarine disasters to fulfil their missions? Mark Felton tells the true story of a band of young men living on raw courage, nerves and adrenalin as they attempt to pull off what could be the last great raid of World War Two.

Searching For the Forgotten War - 1812

Searching For the Forgotten War - 1812
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Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages : 683
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ISBN-10 : 9781456867553
ISBN-13 : 1456867555
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Searching For the Forgotten War - 1812 by : Patrick Richard Carstens

Download or read book Searching For the Forgotten War - 1812 written by Patrick Richard Carstens and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 683 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents information about historic sites that can be visited to relive the War of 1812, including location, hours of operation and admission. Most of the sites have been visited by the authors.

At the Point of a Cutlass

At the Point of a Cutlass
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Publisher : Brandeis University Press
Total Pages : 265
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ISBN-10 : 9781611687804
ISBN-13 : 1611687802
Rating : 4/5 (04 Downloads)

Book Synopsis At the Point of a Cutlass by : Gregory N. Flemming

Download or read book At the Point of a Cutlass written by Gregory N. Flemming and published by Brandeis University Press. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The astonishing true story of a young sailor's ordeal during the golden age of piracy

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Publisher : Youguide International BV
Total Pages : 151
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Download or read book written by and published by Youguide International BV. This book was released on with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: