Lion in the Bay: The British Invasion of the Chesapeake 1813-14
- ISBN-10
- 1682476952
- ISBN-13
- 9781682476956
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 280
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2021-04-20
- Authors
- Stanley L. Quick, Chipp Reid
Description
The story of Fort McHenry's defense during the War of 1812 is well known, but Lion in the Bay is an intimate look at the events leading up to the battle that inspired our national anthem. As the War of 1812 raged on the high seas and along the Canadian border, the British decided to strike at the heart of the United States, the relatively undefended area of the Chesapeake Bay. Admiral George Cockburn led the British into the bay following a failed attempt to take Norfolk, Virginia. Originally intended to relieve pressure on other fronts, the Chesapeake theater became a British campaign of retribution for the burning of York (present-day Toronto) by the Americans in 1813. After defeating the Americans at the Battle of Bladensburg, the British moved into Washington, burning the city, before setting out for Baltimore. There, the British armada encountered a stalwart group of American defenders at Fort McHenry. Despite a massive bombardment, Baltimore's defenses held, forcing the British to abandon their campaign to close the Chesapeake. More than just an in-depth look at one front of the War of 1812, Lion in the Bay is a story of resilience and triumph in the wake of catastrophe.
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Other editions
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- 2015-10-15
- 280 pages
- Paperback
- Naval Institute Press
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