2- The Quasi-War and Barbary Coast Pirates

Right as we gain our independence, the Napoleonic Wars break out in Europe leading to a brief, undeclared war against our former ally France. Following the Quasi-War, you'll hear about US Navy actions in the Barbary Wars against the pirate states of North Africa featuring bribery, coups, battles, and the story of what legendary British Admiral Nelson called “the most bold and daring act of the age.”⁠Get the (free!) transcript, (free!) bonus content, and sign up for the (free!) newsletter here: https://www.usnavalhistorypodcast.com/the-quasi-war-and-1st-barbary-war/⁠Support the show here: https://usnavalhistorypodcast.com/#/portal/signup⁠Email me at: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠Follow me on IG: ⁠⁠⁠@USNavyPodcast⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Twitter:⁠⁠⁠ @ChaseHDalton⁠Please also share, rate, and subscribe to help the show grow.