{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Dispatch: U.S. Military History Magazine","title":"Frigate of Iron","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":943,"description":"Headline Wednesday: Old Ironsides vs Guerriere, War of 1812 follows USS Constitution into an Atlantic duel that helped define a young navy’s character. This episode walks you onto the gun decks as British shot bounces from live oak planking, a nickname is born in powder smoke, and a single frigate action proves that American ships and crews can stand up to the Royal Navy. Headline Wednesday is the Wednesday feature of Dispatch: U.S. Military History Magazine, developed by Trackpads.com, and this story shows how one afternoon’s fight turned a wooden hull into a national symbol.\nFrom the design decisions that made Constitution a heavier hitter, to Isaac Hull’s cool handling under pressure, to the brutal close-range exchange that left Guerriere dismasted and burning, you hear the full arc of the battle. The narration traces the lead-up, the gunnery duel, the turning point when maneuver shifted, and the aftermath that boosted American confidence even as British sea power remained dominant. It is a tight, concrete retelling you can use as a refresher before reading more deeply, planning a staff ride, or visiting the ship herself. For more Dispatch features and audio editions, keep an eye on Dispatch and Trackpads across web and podcast platforms.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/uniBmgC6UBXtj9KVRlFZP6LJoQ-Zz_nBylrzhQCz0lc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80YzE3/NzZhMDRhYmYzZmUx/NDQ3MTEzZWI3NzZk/YjBlOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}