Here she lay three quarters of an hour, pouring in a fierce fire with great effect, until, finding that all the small vessels were out of gunshot, she
Bombarding Tripoli’s Forts
This was thought to have been effected by 2 a.m., when the two vessels began to throw their bombs, covered by the gunboats.Continuing The Tripolitan
Fights of the Desperate Boarding Parties
An idea of the desperate nature of the fighting that distinguished this remarkable assault may be gained from the amount of the loss.Continuing The
American Fleet Attacks Tripolitan Fleet
The eastern, or most weatherly division of the enemy’s gun boats, nine in number, as being least supported, was the aim of the American
The Tripolitan War of 1804
This series has seven easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: American Fleet Assembles off Coast of Libya.IntroductionAt the opening
War of 1812 Ends
Today's installment concludes Canada Versus USA 1812-1814,the name of our combined selection from Agnes M. Machar and David Ramsay. The concluding
Tecumseh Killed
The Americans were now masters of the lake; but the Territory of Michigan was still in the possession of the British.Continuing Canada Versus USA
Importance of Controlling the Great Lakes in 1812
The American troops awaited the approach of the enemy, and anticipated victory; but, to their dismay, General Hull opened a correspondence, which
Disappointing End to War of 1812
The indignation of the disappointed troops, thus compelled to an inglorious retreat, was uncontrollable, and many of the officers broke their swords,