Destruction of the American Vessels [25]
British Appreciation of the Importance of the Action, as shown [26]
Criticism of the conduct of the Opposing Leaders [26]
Arnold's Merit and Gallantry [27]
End of the Naval Story of the Lakes [27]
Effect of the Campaign upon the Decisive Events of 1777 [28]
CHAPTER II
NAVAL ACTION AT BOSTON, CHARLESTON, NEW YORK, AND NARRAGANSETT BAY—ASSOCIATED LAND OPERATIONS, TO THE BATTLE OF TRENTON
1776
Necessity that Force, if resorted to, be from the first Adequate [29]
Application to National Policy in peace [29]