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Injured honor: the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair, June 22, 1807

By Spencer C. Tucker , Frank T. Reuter.

Book information

Publisher
Naval Institute Press,
ISBN
1557508240
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
8 MB (8885401 bytes)
Pages
xi, 268 p. ;\272
Time added
2025-03-08 15:47:26

Description

A brief naval engagement off Hampton Roads on June 22, 1807, between the U. S. frigate Chesapeake and the British two-decker Leopard over British deserters had lasting repercussions on U. S. diplomatic relations with Great Britain. This first comprehensive examination of the confrontation - a prelude to the War of 1812 - also demonstrates its profound influence on the fledgling U. S. Navy and on the careers of those involved. The authors recount the details of the incident, which involved the British warship's firing on the unprepared American frigate that resulted in fatalities, and then trace the evolution of a culture of mistrust and antagonism between the two nations that came to a head over British impressment.

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