Virtual Event: The Battle of the Chesapeake, 1781: Military Decider for the American Revolution
Review the battle between the British and French navies at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay in September 1781. Explore the event that would spell the end of the American Revolution and independence for the American colonies. Examine how the battle reflected global politics rather than solely regional ones. Presenter: Dr. Bill Cogar | Executive Director of Historic Naval Ships Association (HNSA), Author With a doctorate from Oxford University, Dr. Cogar was a Professor of Naval History at the U.S. Naval Academy from 1983 to 1998, the last four years...