The Battle of Stonington: Torpedoes, Submarines, and Rockets in the War of 1812

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Naval Institute Press, 1990 - History - 216 pages
Recounts 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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Causes of the War
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Summer 1813
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Autumn 1813
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