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2024-04-05 Britain

Frigate Duels of the War of 1812 - HMS Shannon vs USS Chesapeake

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Posted by badanov 2024-04-05 00:00|| || Front Page|| [116 views ] Top

#1 one of the few US losses in the "Frigate War"

Posted by Mercutiio 2024-04-05 09:53|| 2024-04-05 09:53|| Front Page Top

#2 The Patrick O'Brien books cover the war very well from the RN point of view.

Posted by Mercutiio 2024-04-05 09:56|| 2024-04-05 09:56|| Front Page Top

#3 I recommend Ian Toll's "Six Frigates".

Posted by ed in texas 2024-04-05 12:11|| 2024-04-05 12:11|| Front Page Top

#4 Yes to "Six Frigates".

Posted by swksvolFF 2024-04-05 13:32|| 2024-04-05 13:32|| Front Page Top

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