If by sea : the forging of the american navy-- from the american revolution to the war of 181210/23/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Looked at in such a context, the Treaty of Ghent failed to satisfy either combatantâs aims. The occupation of Maineâs coast, the possibility of a separate peace with New England, support for an Indian nation to restrain American expansion westward, the seizure of New Orleans and its control of trade on the Mississippi Riverâthese were the new initiatives that Earl Bathurst, Secretary of State for War and the Colonies, adopted to guide his efforts in achieving a favorable outcome for the American conï¬ict. At that juncture British strategy and war aims shifted from the defensive to the offensive. If By Sea: The Forging of the American Navy-From the Revolution to the War of 1812 If By Sea: The Forging of the American Navy-From the Revolution to the War of 1812īOOK REVIEWS reinforce its army and navy in North America and bring the pesky Americans to heel. ![]()
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