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Sea Raiders of the American Revolution - The Continental Navy in European Waters (Paperback)
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Sea Raiders of the American Revolution - The Continental Navy in European Waters (Paperback)
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Loot Price R591
Discovery Miles 5 910
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The Navy of the United States, like the nation itself, was born in
the midst of the bloody conflict for independence known as the
American Revolution. The Continental Navy, as it was called then,
shaped and was shaped by this difficult struggle for freedom that
lasted from 1775 to 1783. During the war, the sailors of the young
navy, seamen and officers alike, established the proud traditions
of honor, courage, and commitment shared by today's servicemen in
the United States Navy. It is important for the American people,
especially those who wear the uniform, to understand the
significant role that the Continental Navy played in the nation's
beginnings. This book is about three captains of the Continental
Navy: Lambert Wickes, Gustavus Conyngham, and John Paul Jones. In
recounting the stories of their lives and examining the roles they
played in the Navy's early years, it highlights the difficult
circumstances that each man faced operating in seas dominated by
the British Navy and emphasizes that the outcome of the American
War for Independence was far from certain. The book also
illustrates the humanity of these Revolutionary War heroes,
revealing their weaknesses as well as their strengths. They
exhibited frustration, pettiness, and egotism as well as courage,
initiative, and sound judgment. Like naval leaders today, these
Continental Navy officers faced tough choices and were forced to
live with the consequences, for good or ill. Their lives and
choices had an important influence on the course of the war and on
the character of the naval service.
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