Today, we recognize another U.S. Navy birthday! To celebrate, here’s everything you should know about America’s Naval force – including some inspiring ship mottos. Everything You Need to Know about…
On Oct. 5, 1813, American general and future president William Henry Harrison defeated a combined British and Indian force at the Battle of the Thames. During the War of 1812,…
Looking for info about Navy bases around the world? This guide is for you! A Brief History of the Navy In 1775, America’s first Continental Congress voted to outfit two…
The War of 1812 isn’t remembered very much nowadays. Often considered America’s second war of independence, not much really changed on the map as a result of the war. But what’s more incredible than the story of the War of 1812 itself is the incr…
The War of 1812 is probably the least-known war the United States fought in its early days. There might be a number of reasons for this. The war was fought…
Virginia’s role in the War of 1812 is largely forgotten unless you’re a military historian. Most of us recall that this conflict was primarily fought on the Canadian border. But…
The young United States was far from the global superpower it is today when it declared war on Great Britain in 1812. In fact, the country it was declaring war…
On its face, there’s no reason the British should have lost the 1815 Battle of New Orleans. There’s definitely no reason the Americans should have ended the assault in just…
Despite the United States landing an impressive victory against Great Britain during the Revolutionary War, the British kept coming back for more. The Battle of 1812 would span years and…
On Dec. 6, 1917, the USS Jacob Jones became the first American destroyer to be sunk by enemy action. DD-61 was a Tucker-class destroyer built for the United States Navy…