Sesquicentennial of the Battle of Groton Heights and the Burning of New London, Connecticut, September 6-7, 1931

Sesquicentennial Of The Battle Of Groton Heights And The Burning Of New London, Connecticut, September 6-7, 1931 is a historical account written by Ernest E. Rogers. The book details the events that took place during the battle of Groton Heights and the subsequent burning of New London, Connecticut during the War of 1812. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the events leading up to the battle, including the tensions between the British and American forces, and the strategies employed by both sides. The book also includes descriptions of the key players involved in the battle, including the American commander William Ledyard and the British commander Sir Thomas Hardy. The author provides a detailed account of the battle itself, including the tactics used by both sides and the eventual outcome. In addition, the book explores the aftermath of the battle, including the burning of New London and the impact it had on the local community. Overall, Sesquicentennial Of The Battle Of Groton Heights And The Burning Of New London, Connecticut, September 6-7, 1931 provides a fascinating insight into a pivotal moment in American history and the impact it had on the local community.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.