IPPY Gold Medal

"1812:The Navy's War" has won the 2012 gold medal from the Independent Publisher Book Awards in the U.S. history catagory. The medal will be awarded in New York on June 4, 2012.

Notable Naval Books of 2011

Proceedings Magazine, U.S. Naval Institute, has chosen "1812: The Navy's War" as one of the top 20 Notable Naval Books of 2011.

Proceedings Magazine

"..........1812: The Navy's War is more than its title implies. It combines a lively narrative of naval actions with a keen understanding of national strategy and international relations in the conduct of war. For those with limited reading time during this war's bicentennial, Daughan's account is an excellent overview with enough detail to satisfy most."

David Curtis Skaggs. Dr Skaggs is professor emeritus of history at Bowling Green State University, Ohio

Military Officer Magazine

"Daughan brings military history alive, describing how a few stout warships and bold captains were the the primary offense and defense for a totally unprepared U.S. facing a powerful Great Britian that wanted to destroy its only maritime rival and reestablish dominance in North America.

                                                                                   William D Bushnell