TWO HUNDRED YEARS AGO TODAY December 17, 1814 Mouth of the - TopicsExpress



          

TWO HUNDRED YEARS AGO TODAY December 17, 1814 Mouth of the Mississippi – American defenders barely escape their fortification called The Balize as the Royal Navy attacks and captures the small fort. Riding a strong wind, a British frigate attempts to go upriver and is pummeled by cannons from Fort St. Philip and must withdraw. Meanwhile, British troops on Pea Island suffer from malnutrition and hypothermia. from BATTLE KISS, Part 2, “The British Invade” oneildenoux.net
Posted on: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 13:48:39 +0000

Trending Topics



Recently Viewed Topics




© 2015