The Manning of the British Navy During the Seven Years' War
Author: Stephen Francis Gradish
Publisher:
Published: 1980
Total Pages: 235
ISBN-13: 9780901050588
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The British Navy, Economy and Society in the Seven Years War
Author: Christian Buchet
Publisher:
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 184383801X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →An analysis of how Britain developed a superb supply system for the navy, with beneficial consequences both for victory in war and for Britain's economic development.
British Naval Captains of the Seven Years' War
Author: A. B. McLeod
Publisher: Boydell Press
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 284
ISBN-13: 184383751X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The book discusses captains' career development, the opportunities for making money and reputation, how they looked after their crews, and how they were controlled by the Admiralty. It argues that the navy in this period was highly efficient, with promotion being primarily based on merit.
The Naval War of 1812; Or, the History of the United States Navy During the Last War with Great Britain, to Which Is Appended an Account of the Battle of New Orleans; Volume 1
Author: Theodore Roosevelt
Publisher: Franklin Classics
Published: 2018-10-12
Total Pages: 398
ISBN-13: 9780342577903
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Ships and Seamen of the American Revolution
Author: Jack Coggins
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2002-01-01
Total Pages: 226
ISBN-13: 9780486420721
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This carefully researched account of a lesser-known but vital aspect of the American war for independence chronicles exciting ship-to-ship battles, Benedict Arnold's efforts to build a fleet in Lake Champlain, the harassment of British ships by privateers, David Bushnell's "sub-marine" vessel and floating mines, uniforms, and much more. More than 150 black-and-white illustrations.
We Fought Them On the Seas: Seven Years in the Royal Navy
Author: Lieut. Ian S. Menzies, D.S.C. R.N.V.R.
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 2012-12-15
Total Pages: 214
ISBN-13: 0985368950
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"Three months after Hitler's storm troopers marched into Poland on September 1, 1939, Ian Stuart Menzies was called from his job as an embryo reporter on the Glasgow Herald to become an embryo midshipman in the Royal Navy. His service took him from the Shetland Islands to the West Indies, to Africa's Belgian Congo; from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, from Dakar to Malta and then to Algiers, and on five different ships, three of them destroyers. He took part in the landings in North African [sic], Sicily, Italy and on D-Day in Normandy... His first visit to the United States was in 1943 to take over as executive officer of H.M.S. Stayner then being built at the Hingham Shipyard. The second visit in 1945 was to become British Naval Information Officer in New York City and to marry Barbara Newton of Hingham, Massachusetts, whom he had met at the shipyard on his first visit. The marriage took place in the oldest church of public worship in continuous service in the United States - The Old Ship Church in Hingham on June 16, 1945."--p. [4] cover.
The British Navy in Adversity
Author: William Milbourne James
Publisher:
Published: 1926
Total Pages: 490
ISBN-13:
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Author: William Schaw Lindsay
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Published: 2023-07-18
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781020884108
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book provides a detailed account of the British Navy and its merchant marine during the 19th century, with a focus on their role in times of war. It also explores the complex legal issues surrounding belligerent and neutral rights during this period. Based on extensive research and primary sources, it is an essential resource for historians and naval enthusiasts. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The British Navy in the Mediterranean
Author: John D. Grainger
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 324
ISBN-13: 1783272317
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Flag and Fleet: How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas
Author: William Wood
Publisher: DigiCat
Published: 2022-09-04
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13:
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