Description
Book SynopsisPresents the story of the battle of Plattsburgh during the War of 1812, wherein, despite the odds, the Americans managed to thwart the British, the world's strongest naval power. This title explores the immediacy and immensity of the British threat, the bloody reality of naval warfare, and the consequences of the American victory against odds.
Trade Review“A highly readable work that serves as a companion book to the PBS documentary and should be in every U.S. history collection.”—
Library Journal“This is one of the best books on the War of 1812 currently available.”—
Military Heritage“Fitz-Enz’s portrayal of the land and naval actions is gripping, illustrating clearly how significant even small battles can be.”—
Retired Officer MagazineTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsForeword
Sir Christopher Prevost, BaronetIntroduction
Colonel David JablonskiChapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 5Chapter 6Appendix A - American, British, and Canadian Army UnitsAppendix B - Naval WeaponryAppendix C - Postbattle AssessmentsAppendix D - After-Action ReportsAppendix E - Extracts of Original Source Material and LettersAppendix F - Discussion of the Existence of a Shot Furnace on board
ConfianceAppendix G - The Congreve RocketsNotesIndex
