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ID162834
Title ProperPerception and naval dominance
Other Title Informationthe British experience during the war of 1812
LanguageENG
AuthorMcCranie, Kevin D
Summary / Abstract (Note)During the first six months of the War of 1812, American frigates defeated three British frigates. These losses did little to affect Britain’s actual naval dominance, but the moral impact proved a bitter shock for the world’s pre-eminent naval power. Negative reactions rippled through the print media, the political public, and the naval officer corps, leading to questions about the very nature of British naval superiority. In response, British naval leaders made difficult choices about procurement and rules of engagement, minimizing the risks faced by British warships and protracting the naval conflict long enough to take advantage of American missteps.
`In' analytical NoteJournal of Military History Vol. 82, No.4; Oct 2018: p.1067-91
Journal SourceJournal of Military History 2018-12 82, 4
Key WordsBritish Experience ;  War Of 1812 ;  Naval Dominanc