Dictator's actions against Denmark-Norway belong to the Gunboat War of 1807-1814. Her campaigning also brought her against Russian and French opponents, while Sweden fought as a British ally. This fighting coincided with the War of 1812 and Britain's continuing operations against France elsewhere. Those simultaneous commitments help explain the forces available for operations against the United States.
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The Gunboat War and Britain's divided naval commitments
Fighting Denmark-Norway and other European opponents helps explain the Royal Navy's commitments during the War of 1812.