Ships and Seamen of the American Revolution
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| Rating | : | 4.77 (552 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486420728 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Essential Reading" according to J. Trester. for the military historian, modeler, and fan of the period's many adventure series. This is a marvelous primer of Naval life in the pre- and early Napoleonic Wars. This was a pivotal time in History not just for the US; the weapons and tactics used in the American War for Independence were a prelude to the coming European conflict at sea. An excellent overview, easily read, and chock full of background information to help the reader better understand the period. Hi. Good to have Used the book server times as reference in research. Good to have handy
. From Library Journal Coggins's 1969 volume is chock-full of facts about the naval aspects of the revolution. A very thorough, accessible treatise. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. The detailed text is profusely illustrated with drawings, maps, and diagrams
More than 150 black-and-white illustrations.. 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