1812: The Navy's War
Edward L. Widmer, author ofArkof the Liberties: America and the World“The War of 1812 was a difficult test for the United States, still wobbly on the world stage nearly two decades after formal independence.  That Americans received a passing grade was due in no small part to the exceptional performance of the U.S. Navy, which humiliated the legendary British Navy time and time again.  With verve and deep research, George Daughan has brought those gripping naval battles back to life.  For military historians and general historians alike,1812:  The Navy's Warrestores an important missing chapter to our national narrative.”