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A History of the Royal Navy - Napoleonic Wars (Hardcover)
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A History of the Royal Navy - Napoleonic Wars (Hardcover)
Series: A History of the Royal Navy
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The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars were the first truly
global conflicts. The Royal Navy was a key player in the wider wars
and, for Britain, the key factor in her eventual emergence as the
only naval power capable of sustained global hegemony. The most
iconic battles of any era were fought at sea during these years -
from the Battle of the Nile in 1798 to Nelson's momentous victory
at Trafalgar in October 1805. In this period, the Navy had reached
a peak of efficiency and was unrivalled in manpower and
technological strength. The eradication of scurvy in the 1790s had
a significant impact on the health of sailors and, along with
regular supplies of food and water, gave the British an advantage
over their rivals in battle. As well as naval battles, the Navy
also undertook amphibious operations, capturing many of France's
Caribbean colonies and Dutch colonies in the East Indies and
Ceylon; this Imperial dimension was integral to British strength
and counteracting French success on continental Europe. This book
looks at the history of the Royal Navy during the French
Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, 1793-1815, from a broad
perspective, examining the strategy, operations and tactics of
British seapower. While it delves into the details of Royal Navy
operations such as battle, blockade, commerce protection and
exploration, it also covers a myriad of other aspects often
overlooked in narrative histories such as the importance of naval
logistics, transport, relations with the army and manning. An
assessment of key naval figures and combined eyewitness accounts
situate the reader firmly in Nelson's navy. Through an exploration
of the relationship between the Navy, trade and empire, Martin
Robson highlights the contribution Royal Navy made to Britain's
rise to global hegemony through the nineteenth century Pax
Britannica.
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