A. T. Mahan's second volume of naval history examines the War of 1812 through the lens of sea power. It follows campaigns, blockades, and frigate actions while presenting an influential strategic view of maritime warfare. Worth listening to for understanding the relationship between navies and history.
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SEA POWER IN ITS RELATIONS
TO THE WAR OF
1812
BY
CAPTAIN A.T. MAHAN, D.C.L., LL.D.
United States Navy
AUTHOR OF "THE INFLUENCE OF SEA POWER UPON HISTORY, 1660-1783," "THE
INFLUENCE OF SEA POWER UPON THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
AND EMPIRE," "THE INTEREST OF AMERICA
IN SEA POWER," ETC.
IN TWO VOLUMES
VOL. II LONDON SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON & COMPANY Limited The Constitution From a Copley Print copyright 1899 by Curtis & Cameron, Publishers, Boston. The ConstitutionToList CONTENTS
CHAPTER IX The Winter of 1812-1813—Bainbridge's Squadron: Actions Between "Constitution" and "Java," "Hornet" and "Peacock"—Increasing Pressure on Atlantic Coast Page Bainbridge's squadron sails 1 His plans for the cruise 2 The "Essex" fails to join 3 Proceedings of "Constitution" and "Hornet" 3 Action between "Constitution" and "Java" 4 The "Constitution" returns to the United States 7 Proceedings of the "Hornet" 7 Action between the "Hornet" and "Peacock" 8 The "Hornet" returns 9 The Chesapeake and Delaware blockaded 9 Subsequent extension of blockade to the whole coast south of Newport 10 Three periods into which the War of 1812 divides 10 Difficulty of American frigates in getting to sea 11 Difficulty of manning the navy 12 Cruise of the "Chesapeake" 13 Gradual suppression of American commerce 14
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