A Brief History of Fighting Ships
| Author | : David Davies |
| Publisher | : Constable |
| Total Pages | : 228 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105111647124 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A Brief History of Fighting Ships by : David Davies
Download or read book A Brief History of Fighting Ships written by David Davies and published by Constable. This book was released on 2002 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This introduction to the years of the Napoleonic wars (1793 to 1815) tells the story of one of the keys to that great conflict, the Ship of the Line - the deadly battleships that played such a vital role in the battles. The author describes the ships' construction and armaments, the daily life of the men who served and the problems faced by commanders of the time in battles that include the Glorious First of June, the Battle of the Nile and Trafalgar.
