Sökt på: the british navy
totalt 24 träffar
Heroic Deeds of the British Navy in the Great War
Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with …
British Navy and the State in the Eighteenth Century
The Navy in the eighteenth century, though successful, was costly. Its funding and maintenance made those responsible for it politically vulnerable.The Royal Navy, prominent in …
Royal Navy and the British Atlantic World, c. 1750-1820
This book foregrounds the role of the Royal Navy in creating the British Atlantic in the eighteenth century. It outlines the closely entwined connections between the nurturing of …
British Navy in the Caribbean
A survey of the activities of the British navy in the Caribbean from the voyages of sixteenth century English adventurers such as John Hawkins and Francis Drake through the great …
British Navy in the Baltic
A comprehensive overview of the activities of the British navy in the Baltic Sea from the earliest times until the twentieth century.This book presents a comprehensive overview of …
Duty, Discipline and Leadership in the British Royal Navy
Edward Riou (1762-1801) was a sea officer in the British Royal Navy. As a midshipman, he participated in the third voyage of Captain James Cook. He gained popular acclaim for …
British Navy, Economy and Society in the Seven Years War
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.A very …
British Navy in the Mediterranean
A comprehensive overview of the activities of the British navy in the Mediterranean from the earliest times until the present.This book presents a comprehensive overview of the …
British Ships in the Confederate Navy
During the American Civil War, British-crewed warships harassed Union merchantmen, sinking a total value of more than $15,000,000 in ships and cargo. Considered pirates by the …
British Navy's Victualling Board, 1793-1815
An examination of the Royal Navy's Victualling Board, the body responsible for supplying the fleet.During the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, the Royal Navy increased its …