Report of the Select Committee, in Obedience to a Resolution of the House, in Reference to the Defense of Craney Island in This State, When Attacked ... on the 22d of June, 1813 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Reliving a pivotal 1813 defense, this分析 reveals how Virginia’s volunteers and naval crews united to stop a British assault on Craney Island.
This official report compiles eyewitness accounts, maps, and historical commentary to show how a single, coordinated defense halted the enemy by land and water. It also clarifies long‑standing errors in previous histories and explains why one battery, not two, directed the action on the island.
- How the Virginia artillery and navy personnel worked together during the fight.
- Which officers and sailors played key roles and how their actions were valued.
- What sources and maps the committee used to support its conclusions.
- How the defense reshaped local pride and commemorations in Virginia.
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