The Challenge: Britain Against America in the Naval War of 1812 by Andrew Lambert
English | April 3rd, 2012 | ISBN: 057127319X, 0571273203 | 576 pages | EPUB | 6.95 MB
In the summer of 1812 Britain stood alone, fighting for her very survival against a vast European Empire. Only the Royal Navy stood between Napoleon's legions and ultimate victory. In that dark hour America saw its chance to challenge British dominance: her troops invaded Canada and American frigates attacked British merchant shipping, the lifeblood of British defence.