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. A largely forgotten conflict, the war played an important role in the history of the United States. Drawing on primary and secondary sources, the author provides an in-depth portrait of the "Old Dominion" at war"--

„Virginia a vazut actiuni semnificative in timpul razboiului din 1812, de la Chesapeake-Leopard Affair la apararea Norfolk impotriva invadatorilor britanici. Un conflict in mare parte uitat, razboiul a jucat un rol important in istoria Statelor Unite.