The first account of Britain’s convoys during the Napoleonic
Wars—showing how the protection of trade played a decisive role
in victory  During the Napoleonic Wars thousands of merchant
ships crisscrossed narrow seas and wide oceans, protected by
Britain’s warships. These were wars of attrition and raw
materials had to reach their shores continuously: timber and hemp
from the Baltic, sulfur from Sicily, and saltpeter from Bengal.
Britain’s fate rested on the strength of its economy—and
convoys played a vital role in securing victory. Â Leading
naval historian Roger Knight examines how convoys ensured the
protection of trade and transport of troops, allowing Britain to
take the upper hand. Detailing the many hardships these ships
faced, from the shortage of seaman to the vicissitudes of the
weather, Knight sheds light on the innovation and seamanship skills
that made convoys such an invaluable tool in Britain’s arsenal.
The convoy system laid the foundation for Britain’s narrow
victory over Napoleon and his allies in 1815 and, in doing so,
established its naval and mercantile power at sea for a hundred
years.
General
Imprint: |
Yale University Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
October 2023 |
Authors: |
Roger Knight
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Dimensions: |
197 x 127mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
416 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-300-27340-3 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-300-27340-1 |
Barcode: |
9780300273403 |
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