British Napoleonic Ship-Of-The-Line

Informationen zum Autor Angus Konstam, illustrated by Tony Bryan Klappentext The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars encompassed a period when rival European fleets vied for naval supremacy, and naval tactics were evolving. The British Royal Navy emerged triumphant as the leading world sea power, and the epitome of Britannic naval strength was the Ship-of-the-Line. These 'wooden walls' were more than merely floating gun batteries: they contained a crew of up to 800 men, and often had to remain at sea for extended periods. This book offers detailed coverage of the complex vessels that were the largest man-made structures produced in the pre-Industrial era. Zusammenfassung An exploration of the British Napoleonic Ship-of-the-Line. It covers some of the most famous individuals and ships of the day, such as Nelson, Cochrane, HMS Victory and HMS Indefatigable. There is also a catalogue of all British Ships-of-the-Line from 1792 to 1815. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction · Design · Operation · The Fleet 1792-1815 · Bibliography · Glossary · Colour Plate Commentary · Index

Product details

• Authors: Angus Konstam
• Assisted by: Tony Bryan (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.11.2001
• EAN: 9781841763088
• ISBN: 978-1-84176-308-8
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 184 mm x 246 mm x 4 mm
• Series: New vanguard series; Osprey New Vanguard S.; New Vanguard; Osprey New Vanguard S.; New vanguard series
• Subjects: Non-fiction book; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; HISTORY / Europe / France, HISTORY / Military / Naval, Warfare & defence, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / General