Stephen Decatur3 March 1815
Enters Algiers harbour & forces the release of American prisoners
United States of America · Warfare / USA-Algieria War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Enters Algiers harbour & forces the release of American prisoners
Sails away from Algiers after receiving assurances that piracy will end
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