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The Royal Navy in the Napoleonic Age: Senior Service, 1800-1815

Mark Jessop

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Description:"Takes us into areas that aren't always covered . . . stand[s] out from the crowd of Napoleonic Naval studies." --History of War In 1801, the newly forged United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland commenced its existence at war with France and her allies--and remained so until 1815. After 1812, she had to shoulder the extra burden of a war against the United States of America. With conflict on multiple fronts, hardships continued to be inflicted at home. Trade was made precarious. People became bone-weary of hostilities and the threat of invasion ran high.Napol�on Bonaparte was no ordinary opponent, and the United States navy showed the world the worth of her ships, but what stood in their way was the Royal Navy. Despite notable losses, after the victory of Trafalgar in 1805 she dominated the seas. Although not the only means, her warships were the nation's first line of defense that helped keep British shores safe.As the era ended it was obvious the navy had to change. Steam began to alter perspectives with new opportunities. But the Royal Navy would remain what it had been: A naval superpower. Britain's oldest continual military force. The senior service.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Royal Navy in the Napoleonic Age: Senior Service, 1800-1815. To get started finding The Royal Navy in the Napoleonic Age: Senior Service, 1800-1815, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 192

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Pen & Sword History

Release: 2020

ISBN: 152672040X

Description: "Takes us into areas that aren't always covered . . . stand[s] out from the crowd of Napoleonic Naval studies." --History of War In 1801, the newly forged United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland commenced its existence at war with France and her allies--and remained so until 1815. After 1812, she had to shoulder the extra burden of a war against the United States of America. With conflict on multiple fronts, hardships continued to be inflicted at home. Trade was made precarious. People became bone-weary of hostilities and the threat of invasion ran high.Napol�on Bonaparte was no ordinary opponent, and the United States navy showed the world the worth of her ships, but what stood in their way was the Royal Navy. Despite notable losses, after the victory of Trafalgar in 1805 she dominated the seas. Although not the only means, her warships were the nation's first line of defense that helped keep British shores safe.As the era ended it was obvious the navy had to change. Steam began to alter perspectives with new opportunities. But the Royal Navy would remain what it had been: A naval superpower. Britain's oldest continual military force. The senior service.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Royal Navy in the Napoleonic Age: Senior Service, 1800-1815. To get started finding The Royal Navy in the Napoleonic Age: Senior Service, 1800-1815, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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The Royal Navy in the Napoleonic Age: Senior Service, 1800-1815

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