USS Lawrence vs HMS Detroit: The War of 1812 on the Great Lakes
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
USS Lawrence vs HMS Detroit: The War of 1812 on the Great Lakes
By (Author) Mark Lardas
Illustrated by Paul Wright
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Osprey Publishing
18th May 2017
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Naval forces and warfare
Maritime history
History of the Americas
973.5254
Physical Properties
Paperback
80
Width 184mm, Height 248mm, Spine 8mm
258g
Description
The most critical naval fighting during the War of 1812 took place, not on the high seas, but on the inland lakes of North America: the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain. Carrying between 12 and 22 cannon, the British and American sloops-of-war were ship-rigged, brig-rigged or schooner-rigged vessels. Lakes actions often involved two ships facing each other broadside to broadside, the best example of which was the battle of Lake Erie in 1813 where HMS Detroit led a Royal Navy squadron against the USS Lawrence-led US Navy. Featuring full-colour artwork, this lively study investigates the prolonged struggle between British and US sloops-of-war, highlighting the differences between the war on the lakes and the war on the oceans during the Age of Fighting Sail. It reveals the circumstances under which these ships were built, how they were armed, and the human story behind their construction and use in battle.
Reviews
"Lardas' account of not only Great Lakes clashes, but the men who commanded and manned the vessels, gives the reader a broad and realistic account of naval combat in the 18th and 19th centuries. The author underscores problems faced finding competent commanding officers, experienced crews and marines to man vessels." - Toy Soldier & Model Figure
Author Bio
Mark Lardas holds a degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, but spent his early career at the Johnson Space Center doing Space Shuttle structural analysis, and space navigation. An amateur historian and a long-time ship modeller, Mark Lardas is currently working in League City, Texas. He has written extensively about modelling as well as naval, maritime and military history. Paul Wright has painted ships of all kinds for most of his career, specializing in steel and steam warships from the late 19th century to the present day. A Member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists, Paul lives and works in Surrey.
