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Leeward Isles

April 5, 2017 by Jane

Here is something I learned last night while reading Six Frigates: The first real naval battle fought by a United States frigate was engaged off the coast of the tiny island of Nevis, which happens to be Alexander Hamilton’s birthplace, who just happens to be the person who strongly advocated the creation of a Navy in the Unites States.

IT’S THE THE CIRCLE OF LIFE AMERICAN MILITARY HISTORY

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