A Great and Glorious Victory: New Perspectives on the Battle

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A Great and Glorious Victory: New Perspectives on the Battle of Trafalgar

In October 2005 an international naval conference was held at Portsmouth and well-known historians and naval officers from around the world, including Colin White, Brian Lavery, Contre Amiral Remi Monaque and Admiral Sir Jonathan Band, now First Sea Lord, gave a series of papers on aspects of the battle of Trafalgar. Containing a wealth of new information they are now form the core of this book.

Twelve chapters cover every aspect of the battle but also explore important associated themes such as the Grand Armee and the invasion threat, and the British defenses against invasion in the years before 1805. On the battle itself there are pieces on the ships, men and the tactics, and important chapters from the French and Spanish perspectives. Perhaps the most groundbreaking contribution is from the â€˜Inshore Squadronâ€™, a naval war-gaming group, which produced a timeline that is the most accurate yet available and reveals, amongst other things, the nature of the ship-on-ship actions and the timing of some of the set events. Put into its strategic, political and economic context, the battle is brought to life in a way which distinguishes it from all the other accounts that have appeared and offers enthusiasts and historians the most up-to-date and important reassessment that is available.

REVIEWS

"phenomenal publishingâ€¦ contains a wealth of new information."
Nautical Research Journal, 03/2009

â€œA very valuable read for anyone interested in the Royal Navy, the age of sail, or the Napoleonic Wars.â€
NYMAS, Fall Winter 09

Country	USA
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Brand: Seaforth Publishing
EAN	9781848320086
Edition	1st
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	1848320086
Label	Seaforth Publishing
Manufacturer	Seaforth Publishing
MPN	20 maps and illustrations plus a compute
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	128
PartNumber	20 maps and illustrations plus a compute
PublicationDate	2008-10-29
Publisher	Seaforth Publishing
SKU	VIB1848320086
Studio	Seaforth Publishing
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

A Great and Glorious Victory: New Perspectives on the Battle of Trafalgar

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