The War at Sea of 1812. The Confrontation Between the United States and Great Britain during the Napoleonic Wars

In beginning the study of the Anglo-American naval war of 1812, the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, draws attention to the pre-war political and social climate in Great Britain and America. He also assesses the state of... the armies and navies of the opponents, noting America's unpreparedness for war. Analyzing the battles in the Atlantic Ocean and on the lakes of both Americas, Roosevelt provides information about the ships involved in the war, their equipment and armament, admires the skill and bravery of the military sailors, and discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the opponents. In his work, Roosevelt utilized classical works on the history of Britain, American official correspondence, logbooks, original contracts, letters from captains, senior military leaders, officers, and other documents from archives in Washington. As a result, this research is still considered one of the best in its field. The book is equipped with diagrams that explain the deployment of forces in naval battles.