Creating a Continental Navy
Glenn Grasso, former instructor at the United States Coast Guard Academy, talked about the creation of the Continental Navy during America’s war… read more
Glenn Grasso, former instructor at the United States Coast Guard Academy, talked about the creation of the Continental Navy during America’s war for independence. The 2012 Continental Congress Festival in Annapolis, Maryland hosted this event. . Grasso analyzes the U.S. strategy of using privateer vessels to raid British commerce and supply ships. He also discussed France’s involvement in naval warfare during the American Revolution. close
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