Macdonough had one final trick up his sleeve. The American ships had spring lines that in concert with anchors, allowed the ships to quickly turn around for a second broadside after firing the first one. They cut the much more powerful British fleet to pieces. I can just hear the British commander saying "What the hell?"
The British fleet surrendered, causing advancing British troops to retreat to Canada.
Volunteer forces from Vermont, commanded by Samuel Strong of Vergennes, also played a role.
A four month tour begins in Burlington and will end in Vergennes to commemorate Vermont's role in the war.
Those Sneaky American Chaps. --Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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