Recounts a glorious triumph of Yankee determination as a tiny Connecticut seaport held the British navy at bay for four days. Also delves into the mystery of why the British wanted the place and how they managed to fail. |
Author: James Tertius de Kay Title: The Battle of Stonington: Torpedoes, Submarines, and Rockets in the War of 1812 Series: n/a First Published by: Naval Institute Press Place: Format: HC Date: 1990 ISBN-10: 0870212796 ISBN-13: 9780870212796 |