Knights of the Sea
by David Hanna
"The True Story of the Boxer and the Enterprise and the War of 1812"
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Knights of the Sea by David Hanna
Details
War:
War of 1812
Perspective:
Commanders
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
North America
Page Count:
289
Published Date:
2013
ISBN13:
9780451239204
Summary
Knights of the Sea recounts the dramatic naval battle between HMS Boxer and USS Enterprise during the War of 1812. David Hanna tells the true story of this fierce engagement off the coast of Maine in September 1813, where both ships' commanders were killed in action. The book explores the lives of the sailors, the tactics of naval warfare during this period, and the broader context of the War of 1812's maritime conflicts. It highlights the courage and sacrifice of both British and American crews in this notable clash of the age of sail.
