Sea Battles In The Age Of Sail
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Sea Battles In The Age Of Sail
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Author : James Grant
language : en
Publisher: Coda Books Ltd
Release Date : 2012
Sea Battles In The Age Of Sail written by James Grant and has been published by Coda Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with categories.
"Collects Grant's work on the subject of sea warfare, from Francis Drake to Trafalgar. The book contains illustrations and remarkably detailed accounts of key battles and historically defining strategies."--Page [4] of cover.
War At Sea In The Age Of Sail
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Author : Andrew D. Lambert
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000-06-08
War At Sea In The Age Of Sail written by Andrew D. Lambert and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-06-08 with Naval art and science categories.
Our fascination with the drama of war at sea is as strong today as it was in the heyday of the sailing ship.This book, written by one of the world's foremost authors on naval warfare, describes the dramatic battles of an age when sail was supreme. Andrew Lambert's comprehensive history examines key naval conflicts from the highest strategic level right down to the experience of the ordinary sailor. Fully illustrated throughout, this book incorporates computer-generated cartography that brings the sea battles to life.An in-depth look at ship design and the "floating culture" onboardThe Anglo-Dutch Wars of 1650-74, when English commanders challenged Dutch sea power with superior speed, close quarters fighting, and fireshipsThe rise and fall of the French Navy under the Sun King, Louis XIVThe Napoleonic Wars, the defeat of the French fleet, and the rise of British Royal Navy hero Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson
Fighting At Sea In The Eighteenth Century
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Author : Sam Willis
language : en
Publisher: Boydell Press
Release Date : 2008
Fighting At Sea In The Eighteenth Century written by Sam Willis and has been published by Boydell Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with History categories.
Our understanding of warfare at sea in the eighteenth century has always been divorced from the practical realities of fighting at sea under sail; our knowledge of tactics is largely based upon the ideas of contemporary theorists rather than practitioners] who knew little of the realities of sailing warfare, and our knowledge of command is similarly flawed. In this book the author presents new evidence from contemporary sources that overturns many old assumptions and introduces a host of new ideas. In a series of thematic chapters, following the rough chronology of a sea fight from initial contact to damage repair, the author offers a dramatic interpretation of fighting at sea in the eighteenth century, and explains in greater depth than ever before how and why sea battles (including Trafalgar) were won and lost in the great Age of Sail. He explains in detail how two ships or fleets identified each other to be enemies; how and why they manoeuvred for battle; how a commander communicated his ideas, and how and why his subordinates acted in the way that they did. SAM WILLIS has lectured at Bristol University and at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich. He is also the author of Fighting Ships, 1750-1850(Quercus).
War At Sea In The Age Of Sail Smithsonian History Of Warfare
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Author : Andrew Lambert
language : en
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
Release Date : 2005-08-23
War At Sea In The Age Of Sail Smithsonian History Of Warfare written by Andrew Lambert and has been published by Harper Paperbacks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-08-23 with History categories.
Our fascination with the drama of war at sea is as strong today as it was in the heyday of the sailing ship.This book, written by one of the world's foremost authors on naval warfare, describes the dramatic battles of an age when sail was supreme. Andrew Lambert's comprehensive history examines key naval conflicts from the highest strategic level right down to the experience of the ordinary sailor. Fully illustrated throughout, this book incorporates computer-generated cartography that brings the sea battles to life. An in-depth look at ship design and the "floating culture" onboard The Anglo-Dutch Wars of 1650–74, when English commanders challenged Dutch sea power with superior speed, close quarters fighting, and fireships The rise and fall of the French Navy under the Sun King, Louis XIV The Napoleonic Wars, the defeat of the French fleet, and the rise of British Royal Navy hero Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson
The Four Days Battle Of 1666
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Author : Frank L. Fox
language : en
Publisher: Seaforth Publishing
Release Date : 2009-07-16
The Four Days Battle Of 1666 written by Frank L. Fox and has been published by Seaforth Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-16 with History categories.
“An excellent piece of work, not just as an account of the Four Days’ Battle itself but also for its account of the entire Second Anglo-Dutch War” (HistoryOfWar.org). On June 1, 1666, a large but outnumbered English fleet engaged the Dutch off the mouth of the Thames in a colossal battle that was to involve nearly 200 ships and last four days. False intelligence had led the English to divide their fleet to meet a phantom threat from France, and although the errant squadron rejoined on the final day of the battle, it was not enough to redress the balance. Like many a defeat, it sparked controversy at the time, and has been the subject of speculation and debate ever since. The battle was an event of such overwhelming complexity that for centuries it defied description and deterred study, but this superbly researched book is now recognized as the definitive account. It provides the first clear exposition of the opposing forces, fills many holes in the narrative and answers most of the questions raised by the actions of the English commanders. It makes for a thoroughly engrossing story, and one worthy of the greatest battle of the age of sail.
Naval Warfare In The Age Of Sail
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Author : Brian Tunstall
language : en
Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
Release Date : 1990
Naval Warfare In The Age Of Sail written by Brian Tunstall and has been published by US Naval Institute Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Naval Warfare In The Age Of Sail
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Author : Bernard Ireland
language : en
Publisher: Collins
Release Date : 2000
Naval Warfare In The Age Of Sail written by Bernard Ireland and has been published by Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Great Britain categories.
Covering the classic era of sailing ship warfare from the mid-eighteenth century to the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, Naval Warfare in the Age of Sail reveals how warships were built, sailed, and fought in the era made popular today by the novels of Patrick O'Brian and C. S. Forester. The often dense technical detail of these works is explained here for the general reader through text and illustrations that bring the period vividly to life. Through his discussions of single-ship actions, fleet operations, famous commanders, and the day-to-day routines of the men who worked the ships, Bernard Ireland investigates how the navy of King George III came to dominate the high seas, ushering in a century of British maritime supremacy. Acclaimed naval artist Tony Gibbons illustrates every type of sailing warship from ships of the line, frigates, and sloops to privateers' schooners, bomb ketches, and xebecs.
Nelson S Battles
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Author : Nicholas Tracy
language : en
Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
Release Date : 1996
Nelson S Battles written by Nicholas Tracy and has been published by US Naval Institute Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Tracy (history, U. of New Brunswick) is a specialist in naval warfare especially during the age of sail. He presents an account of British Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson's (1758-1805) military career that should please Nelson fans and readers new to or old in the naval warfare. He reviews Nelson's earl
The Age Of Fighting Sail
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Author : Cecil Scott Forester
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1956
The Age Of Fighting Sail written by Cecil Scott Forester and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1956 with History categories.
In this book, the author dramatizes the sea battles of the War of 1812. Skillfully characterizing the heroes, he helps the reader to comprehend the world unrest that made it possible for an infant republic to embarrass a great nation rich in one hundred years of sea triumphs.
Sea Battles In Close Up The Age Of Nelson
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Author : David Lyon
language : en
Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
Release Date : 1996
Sea Battles In Close Up The Age Of Nelson written by David Lyon and has been published by US Naval Institute Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
There are few more potent images of naval warfare than that of the dying Admiral Lord Nelson at the moment of his greatest triumph, the defeat of the joint French and Spanish fleets at Trafalgar. The triumph at Trafalgar was the culmination of an era of growing British pre-eminence at sea and foreshadowed the increasing power and prestige bestowed on Britain during the 19th century through the domination of the seas by the Royal Navy. Covering many of the most significant naval actions of the second half of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century, Sea Battles in Close-up: The Age of Nelson is a fascinating account of the nature of naval warfare in the era of sail and the personalities involved. Initially looking at the organisation and tactics of fighting at sea in the period, the book then examines in detail a number of major engagements. These include Quiberon Bay in 1759, The Nile in 1798 and Lissa in 1811 as well as Trafalgar itself. Also covered is an examination of single-ship actions and the attempts to defeat the Barbary Corsairs. The book is fully illustrated with a superb selection of line drawings, etchings and other contemporary pictures, which graphically explore both the theory and practice of naval combat in the period.