Today in 1812, during the War of 1812, the frigate Constitution, commanded by William Bainbridge, captures HMS Java off Brazil. Though twice wounded during the three-hour battle, Bainbridge directs...
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Today in 1812, during the War of 1812, the frigate Constitution, commanded by William Bainbridge, captures HMS Java off Brazil. Though twice wounded during the three-hour battle, Bainbridge directs...
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As morning dawned on 21st October 1805, the combined fleets of France and Spain prepared to face a smaller British fleet off Cape Trafalgar. This battle was the culmination...
"The British Fleet is in sight and the Marines have been ordered to man the water battery."
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Action between USS Constitution and HMS Guerriere, 19 August 1812. Painting by Anton Otto Fischer, depicting Guerriere's masts going over the side as Constitution rakes her from ahead....
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