Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812. Volume 2 by A. T. Mahan
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| Author | Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer), 1840-1914 |
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| Title | Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812. Volume 2 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Steven Gibbs, Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812. Volume 2" by A. T. Mahan is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work examines the influence of naval power on the events and strategies during the War of 1812, with a particular focus on key naval engagements and the broader implications of maritime supremacy. It delves into how the control of the seas shaped military outcomes, reflecting on the lessons that can be drawn from the interplay of maritime strategy and warfare. The opening of the second volume begins with a detailed recounting of naval operations during the winter of 1812-1813. It highlights Commodore William Bainbridge's squadron's strategic maneuvers and examinations of naval engagements, specifically between the "Constitution" and the "Java," as well as the "Hornet" and "Peacock." Mahan discusses the evolving British blockade along the Atlantic coast and its constraining impact on American naval operations. Through these initial analyses, the text sets the stage for understanding the broader maritime dynamics and strategic considerations of the war as it unfolds in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- War of 1812 |
| Subject | Sea-power |
| Subject | United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Naval operations |
| Subject | United States. Navy -- History -- War of 1812 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25912 |
| Release Date | Jun 30, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 30, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 248 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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