First Barbary War
How did America face Barbary pirates to protect trade at sea?
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56 mins
Explore how the young United States confronted the Barbary pirates, navigating danger, diplomacy, and daring naval raids. Discover the courage of officers like Decatur, Preble, and Bainbridge who forged the Navy’s reputation.
Ep 1:
Millions for Defense, Not Tribute
A young America pays millions in tribute to Barbary pirates, until captured sailors' horrific tales of slavery ignite a national reckoning over weakness versus war.
Ep 2:
Six Frigates and a Foolish Commander
Congress builds a navy of six frigates, but a fragile peace and a disastrous commodore expose how costly indecision can be at sea.
Discussions (21)
Milton
Level 2 · 8 mo agoRome farmed there just fine.
Ruth
Level 2 · 7 mo agoBainbridge surrendered the ship and still got a banquet? The freaking balls on this guy. Men always get a pass for their failures. It is amazing.
Murray
Level 3 · 8 mo agonot to defend the pirates but cowdery botching surgery on purpose is pretty fucked up. dude used a dull knife on a soldier just to prove he was a bad doctor. I guess you gotta do what you gotta do.
