After a period of weak leadership and defeat in the War of 1812, the U.S. Army and Navy turned themselves into formidable forces, capable of taking on one of the world’s most powerful militaries. Naval officers like Oliver Hazard Perry and Thomas McDonough created lake fleets that defeated the world’s finest navy. Winfield Scott, Zachary Taylor and Bucks County native Jacob Brown re-created the U.S. Army and dominated it until the Civil War.
Instructor: Tom Donnelly
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 20 (Zoom remote)