Today's installment concludes Battle of Lake Erie,our selection from The Naval War of 1812 by Theodore Roosevelt published in 1882.If you have
US Victory on Lake Erie
The victory of Lake Erie was most important, both in its material results and in its moral effect.Continuing Battle of Lake Erie,our selection
The Two Fleets Close for Battle
As, amid light and rather baffling winds, the American squadron approached the enemy, Perry's straggling line formed an angle of about fifteen degrees
Composition of the Opposing Fleets
The superiority of the Americans in long-gun metal was nearly as three is to two, and in carronade metal greater than two to one.Continuing Battle
The Battle of Lake Erie
This series has five easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: The US Fleet Leaves Port.IntroductionIn the rematch between the United
Napoleon Retreats From Leipzig
Today's installment concludes Leipzig Battle of the Nations,our selection from History of Germany by Wolfgang Menzel published in 1852.If you
Allied Armies Close in on Napoleon
Napoleon’s generals had been thrown back in every quarter, with immense loss, upon Dresden, toward which the allies now advanced.Continuing Leipzig
Napoleon Goes on Defensive
In August, 1813, the tempest of war broke loose on every side, and all Europe prepared for a decisive struggle.Continuing Leipzig Battle of the
Diplomatic Treachery in 1813
Austria, at first, instead of aiding the allies, allowed the Poles to range themselves beneath the standard of Napoleon, whom she overwhelmed with