tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-108340941503318870.post1278507901241800642..comments2021-06-10T14:53:55.046-04:00Comments on Archived U.S. Fleet Forces Command Blog (2009-2012): War of 1812 Bicentennial CommemorationUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-108340941503318870.post-32562571758299925982011-10-24T17:13:37.047-04:002011-10-24T17:13:37.047-04:00As the author of a historical novel set in America...As the author of a historical novel set in America's 1801-1805 war against Tripoli, <i>Blood Brothers: A Novel of Courage and Treachery on the Shores of Tripoli,</i> I'd love to start or participate in discussions on any of these topics:<br /><br />*Edward Preble's role in creating the first generation of American naval heroes (Decatur, Hull, Lawrence, Mcdonough, Bainbridge, Porter - and through him, Farragut - an impressive list.<br /><br />*American naval technology in ship building as a deliberate strategy against larger European navies<br /><br />*American tactics and weapons as a strategic advantage - especially against the British<br /><br />*Training of a ship's crew linked to technology and tactics<br /><br />My "Leadership" quote: "A captain who can only maintain discipline with the lash is whipping the wrong man." Edward Preble<br /><br />Your thoughts?<br />Thanks<br />Tom BehrTom Behrhttp://www.bloodbrothersnovel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-108340941503318870.post-20049240203422125642011-03-25T11:37:48.536-04:002011-03-25T11:37:48.536-04:00"A leader takes people where they want to go...."A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be."<br />- Rosalynn Carter<br /><br />Sounds a lot like YOU!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-108340941503318870.post-23977425996575254922011-03-24T21:13:19.987-04:002011-03-24T21:13:19.987-04:00Admiral,
And don't forget us up here on Lake ...Admiral,<br /><br />And don't forget us up here on Lake Ontario either!! After all, why was DC burned? In revenge for the "sacking" of York, Upper Canada (aka, Toronto)! <br /><br />Looking forward to the history lessons.<br /><br />VR/AJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-108340941503318870.post-71934269518647010942011-03-23T22:39:08.188-04:002011-03-23T22:39:08.188-04:00Sir,
I look forward to this discussion. Having g...Sir,<br /><br />I look forward to this discussion. Having grown up in Toledo and learning to sail on Lake Erie, including frequent trips to Put-in-Bay and Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial, I can honestly say that the War of 1812 influenced my decision to join the Navy.<br /><br />Another fine naval practice of last century also contributed to my decision to join the Navy - the Navy's Great Lakes cruises. I can remember as a child going down to the Port of Toledo to visit the ships - LSTs and shallow draft FRAM II DDs, etc.<br /><br />Unfortunately, the Navy's Great Lakes cruises have died, a victim of many causes - the end of the Cold War, the downsizing of the fleet, etc. And it is really too bad because these cruises helped to build bridges back then while today there is a widening civil-military gap and a growing distance between American citizens and their Navy. Would Great Lake cruises today solve all these problems? Of course not, but sustained engagement is how you build a reservoir of good will.<br /><br />I look forward to the War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration, and perhaps it will be able to build some bridges.<br /><br />V/R,<br /><br />CDR FritzCDR Fritznoreply@blogger.com