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Crawford, Michael J., et al., ed. The Naval War of 1812: a Documentary History.

Publication: Naval War College Review
Publication Date: 22-SEP-03
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

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Vol. 3. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center (GPO), 2002. 874pp. $70

During the War of 1812, the United States attempted to invade Canada three times in separate campaigns and failed on each occasion. Inept leadership, militia and service differences, and lost tactical opportunities...

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...marred translation of strategic aims into a workable operational plan. Vastly outnumbered by American troops on the land frontier along the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River, the British and Canadians remained on the defensive until events in Europe released regular reinforcements and ships of the Royal Navy. In 1814, Great Britain applied seapower against the United States and took the offensive. The resulting stalemate eventually brought the two adversaries to the peace table to sign...

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