The Battle of Stonington: Torpedoes, Submarines, and Rockets in the War of 1812Recounts a glorious triumph of Yankee determination as a tiny Connecticut seaport held the British navy at bay for four days. Also delves into the mystery of why the British wanted the place and how they managed to fail. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
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The Battle of Stonington: Torpedoes, Submarines, and Rockets in the War of 1812 James T. De Kay No preview available - 1997 |
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