War of Independence (1775-1783)

Uses animated maps and drawings to compare the navies of the Colonies and Great Britain, to review the major causes of the war, to describe the need for and the growth of the U.S. Navy, and to relate the major naval engagements to other events during the War for Independence. Describes the state of training of crews manning American merchant ships, relates the continental armies' needs for supplies, and the way in which the navy secured these supplies. Major campaigns and the navy's support of them are pictured. Role of the French army and navy in the final stages of the war is discussed., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.