"Barge busting 1812 style" Topic
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Tango01  | 18 Mar 2023 5:31 p.m. PST |
"…Lt Mapes was so excited that he almost ran back to the USS Fair American. Finally an important mission where he, scratch that, his ship was the star! He called out to Mr Beckam that he had news of an important nature. Spies had heard of a convoy going to the Niagara isthmus in 3 days time with supplies for the British army. The Fair American and the USS Oneida were going to intercept. They would fly British colors to get close enough to fire at the boats. Because of their long 32 and 24 the Fair American had not only been chosen but would lead the Oneida into the fray. Finally a good reason to be stuck as a captain of a converted merchant ship!…"
From Platoon Forward Blog
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Armand
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| Shagnasty | 19 Mar 2023 6:24 a.m. PST |
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| Tango01 | 19 Mar 2023 3:24 p.m. PST |
Glad you enjoyed them…
Armand
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| Joe Legan | 23 Mar 2023 4:18 p.m. PST |
Thanks Armand. Glad you and shag enjoyed the battle. It was fun. Joe |
| Tango01 | 24 Mar 2023 3:13 p.m. PST |
No mention my friend… and congrats for the good work… Armand |
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paints a Napoleonic caricature.
