Five books were written about the life of American Girl's Caroline Abbott War of 1812 doll. Two of them was specific to the War of 1812, "Caroline's Battle" and "Changes for Caroline."
"Caroline's Battle" discusses several War of 1812 battles. Topics covered:
** Sackets Harbor today
** The second Battle of Sackets Harbor on May 28, 1813, with the British sending a fleet to take the town and destroy the USS General Pike.
** Lack of soldiers to defend the town.
** Lack of wind causing the British fleet to stall, allowing the people of Sackets Harbor to arm and prepare for battle.
** Lack of any battle or combat experience among the American militiamen against British forces, with haphazard results.
** Accidental destruction of supply storehouses in Navy Point at the time of the British defeat.
Well, it would appear that someone has done some research on the topic.
More to Come. --Brock-Perry
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