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Pirates of the Barbary Coast and Caribbean

One of the US Navy’s first tasks was combatting piracy on the high seas. Following the War of 1812, witness the Navy’s actions in North Africa to subdue pirate attacks on US merchant ships. Then, follow US naval campaigns against privateering and piracy in the Caribbean and South Asia. Finally, learn about the Navy’s involvement in ending the African slave trade.

English
  • Runtime 31 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created December 4, 2023 by
    TheManiac
  • Modified December 4, 2023 by
    TheManiac