From the Maryland in the War of 1812 Blog.
Before the Battle of Caulk's Field, Captain Parker had anchored his HMS Menelaus undetected near Annapolis, Maryland. Two of his officers rowed a boat six miles to the city and reconnoitered it.
They even walked around the American Fort Madison without even a challenge.
This led Captain Peter Parker to report to his superiors that Annapolis could easily be taken by even a token force.
This Peter Parker kind of reminds me of William Cushing of the US Navy during the Civil War. Obviously, he was afraid to take chances and led by example and without fear for his life. Also reminds me of British General Isaac Brock.
A Hero. --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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