Nelson's Navy - Couverture souple

Haythornthwaite, Philip

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1855323346 ISBN 13 : 9781855323346

Editeur : Osprey Publishing, 1993

Synopsis

Nelson's Navy Details the uniforms of one of the most skilled and professional navies in the world, the men who swept the seas clean of Britain's enemies. This book covers many of the most famous battles and personalities of that period, as well as the ships, combat and crews. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Despite the many celebrated victories of the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815), the role of the Royal Navy should never be overlooked. The 'wooden walls' formed the country's first and most important line of defence, and ranged throughout the world to protect Britain's trade-routes and in support of the land forces and overseas possessions. This book covers the huge variations in uniforms not just in the Navy but the Royal Marines and Infantry regiments which served alongside naval crews. It also looks at the organisation, training and recruitment of the force and corrects a number of misconceptions regarding impressment and training.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Philip Haythornthwaite is an author and historical consultant specialising in the military history, uniforms and equipment of the 18th and 19th centuries. His main area of research covers the Napoleonic Wars. He has written some forty books, including more than 20 Osprey titles, and innumerable articles and papers on military history, but still finds time to indulge in his other great passion: cricket.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Osprey Publishing
• Date d'édition: 1993
• ISBN 10: 1855323346
• ISBN 13: 9781855323346
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 64
• Illustrateur: Younghusband Bill