Virginia in the War of 1812

Virginia saw significant action during the War of 1812, from the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair to the defense of Norfolk against British invaders. Many Virginians supported the struggle for independence from Great Britain--others vehemently opposed "Mr. Madison's War."

A largely forgotten conflict, the war played an important role in the history of the United States. While comprehensive histories of the war are few, there is a positive lack of state-focused studies. Drawing on extensive primary and secondary sources, the author provides an in-depth portrait of the "Old Dominion" at war in the early years of the nation's history.

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Virginia in the War of 1812

Virginia saw significant action during the War of 1812, from the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair to the defense of Norfolk against British invaders. Many Virginians supported the struggle for independence from Great Britain--others vehemently opposed "Mr. Madison's War."

A largely forgotten conflict, the war played an important role in the history of the United States. While comprehensive histories of the war are few, there is a positive lack of state-focused studies. Drawing on extensive primary and secondary sources, the author provides an in-depth portrait of the "Old Dominion" at war in the early years of the nation's history.

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Virginia in the War of 1812

Virginia in the War of 1812

by Christopher M. Bonin
Virginia in the War of 1812

Virginia in the War of 1812

by Christopher M. Bonin

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Overview

Virginia saw significant action during the War of 1812, from the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair to the defense of Norfolk against British invaders. Many Virginians supported the struggle for independence from Great Britain--others vehemently opposed "Mr. Madison's War."

A largely forgotten conflict, the war played an important role in the history of the United States. While comprehensive histories of the war are few, there is a positive lack of state-focused studies. Drawing on extensive primary and secondary sources, the author provides an in-depth portrait of the "Old Dominion" at war in the early years of the nation's history.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781476671086
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date: 08/02/2018
Pages: 185
Product dimensions: 5.80(w) x 8.70(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range: 18 Years

About the Author

Christopher M. Bonin is a lifelong student of military history and lives in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Author’s Note viii
Introduction
 1. “BRITISH OUTRAGE!” The Chesapeake-Leonard Affair
 2. The Road to War: 1808–1812
 3. The War of Words: Support and Opposition for the War of 1812 in Virginia
 4. The Opposing Forces: The Americans
 5. The Opposing Forces: The British
 6. Virginians in the Northwestern Campaign
 7. “The guns are roaring at this moment!” The 1813 Campaign
 8. “VIRGINIANS TO ARMS!” The 1814 Campaign
 9. The Aftermath
Conclusion
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
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