Broke of the Shannon and the War of 1812, ed. Tim Voelcker.

Broke of the Shannon and the War of 1812, ed. Tim Voelcker.
Looks at a wide range of topics related to the battle between the Shannon and the Chesapeake, a naval clash that ended the early string of American victories and restored damaged morale in Britain. Looks at the battle itself, the background to the war, and the long term impact of both the battle and the conflict.
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