Author: Smith, Digby
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Limi
Year: 2004
ISBN: 0764319884
Binding: Hard Cover
Book Condition: As New
Jacket Condition: As New
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Description:
New book, 272 pages. This book, is divided into three parts: Part One - The Ships and Men describes ship construction, rigging, sail plans and rating system, life at sea, naval tactics and the balance of Naval Forces from the outbreak of war in 1792. Part Two -The Engagements describes in detail, in chronological order, the individual actions from 1792 to 1815. Part Three - The National Navies gives the strengths of the fleets at various times, the organisation and training of individual navies, and also detailed descriptions of the uniforms worn at different periods. Appendices also give precise details of ship losses by the major navies, a glossary of British Naval terminology, detailed battle plans of major engagements, line drawings of construction details and sixty illustrations complement this authoritative work that will appeal to all those interested in maritime and military history.