The Man Who Captured Washington: Major General Robert Ross and the War of 1812volume 53
(Part of the Campaigns and Commanders (#54) Series and Campaigns and Commanders Series)
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An Irish officer in the British Army, Major General Robert Ross (1766-1814) was a charismatic leader widely admired for his bravery in battle. Despite a military career that included distinguished service in Europe and North Africa, Ross is better known for his actions than his name: his 1814 campaign in the Chesapeake Bay resulted in the burning of the White House and Capitol and the unsuccessful assault on Baltimore, immortalized in "The Star...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0806151641
ISBN13:9780806151649
Release Date:February 2016
Publisher:University of Oklahoma Press
Length:312 Pages
Weight:1.40 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 6.3" x 9.3"
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