A Short History of the Royal Navy: 1805-1918 131739531X, 9781317395317

Naval histories often stop short at the death of Nelson. This book succinctly fills the gap by covering the golden age o

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A Short History of the Royal Navy: 1805-1918
131739531X, 9781317395317

As nurses, ‘Jenny Wrens’, and above all as wives and mothers, women have quietly kept the Royal Navy afloat throughout h

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*Includes pictures This wonderfully illustrative publication provides a comprehensive and informative history of the Ro

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The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars were the first truly global conflicts. The Royal Navy was a key player in t

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Since 1900, the Royal Navy has seen vast operational changes. This book tells the story, not just of victory and defeat,

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Pendant (or pennant) numbers have been used by individual ships of the Royal Navy for purposes of identification for mor

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The Seven Years War (1756-1763) was the first global conflict and became the key factor in creating the British Empire.

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The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars were the first truly global conflicts. The Royal Navy was a key player in t

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