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
Tornado Adds to the Destruction in Washington, D.C.
Today's installment concludes British Burns Washington, D.C.,the name of our combined selection from Richard Hildreth and George R. Gleig. The
British Army Enters and Burns the US Capital City
For the inhabitants of Washington, D.C. it was a night of terror.Continuing British Burns Washington, D.C..Today is our final installment from
Battle of Bladensburg
As the British came up, the Baltimore regiment fled also, sweeping off with them General Winder, the President, and the Cabinet officers.Continuing
USA Fumbles Its Forces Defending Washington. DC
The President, Monroe, and Rush, who soon followed, were prevented only by an accidental piece of information from riding straight into Bladensburg,