Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816
Publications of the Navy Records Society Vol. XXIXBy Julian Stafford Corbett
Length8h 43m
About this audiobook
In "Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816," Julian Stafford Corbett meticulously compiles and analyzes a rich tapestry of naval warfare directives spanning nearly three centuries. This volume delves into the evolution of fighting instructions, presenting a nuanced examination of military strategies and maritime tactics that were pivotal in shaping naval engagements of the period. Corbett's analytical prowess shines through in his detailed prose, which marries historical documentation with a critical literary style, offering both a narrative and a scholarly review of naval doctrine against the backdrop of shifting geopolitical landscapes. Julian Stafford Corbett, a prominent British historian and naval strategist, possessed a profound understanding of maritime affairs, which he cultivated through a combination of academic scholarship and practical naval experience. His keen insights into maritime strategies stem from his engagement with contemporary naval issues and his passion for exploring the historical context of naval power. This expertise not only informs his examination of fighting instructions but also reflects Corbett's commitment to making naval history accessible and relevant for both scholars and practitioners. "Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816" is an indispensable resource for historians, military strategists, and maritime enthusiasts alike. Corbett'Äôs comprehensive approach reveals the intricacies of naval warfare and the evolution of naval thought, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the historical foundations that continue to influence naval strategies today.
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GenreHistory
Length8 hrs 43 mins
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Publish dateNov 26, 2019
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Table of contents
1Introduction
28FINAL FORM OF THE DUKE OF YORK'S ORDERS, 1673.
2PREFACE
29II
3CONTENTS: PART I.—EARLY TUDOR PERIOD
30SIR JOHN NARBROUGH, 1678.
4PART 1
31III
5ALONSO DE CHAVES ON SAILING TACTICS
32PART VII
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6ORDERS TO BE USED BY THE KING'S MAJESTY'S NAVY BY THE SEA.
33LORD TORRINGTON, TOURVILLE AND HOSTE
7THE ADOPTION OF SPANISH TACTICS BY HENRY VIII
34ADMIRAL EDWARD RUSSELL, 1691.
8PART II
35THE PERMANENT INSTRUCTIONS, 1703-1783
9THE ELIZABETHAN ORIGIN OF RALEGH'S INSTRUCTIONS
36SIR GEORGE ROOKE, 1703.
10SIR WALTER RALEGH, 1617.[1]
37PART VIII: ORIGIN AND GROWTH OF THE ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
11PART III
38SIR EDWARD HAWKE, 1756.
12THE ATTEMPT TO APPLY LAND FORMATIONS TO THE FLEET, 1625
39ADMIRAL BOSCAWEN, 1759.[1]
13THE EARL OF LINDSEY, 1635.
40SIR GEORGE RODNEY, 1782.[1]
14PART IV
41LORD HOODS ADDITIONS, 1783.[1]
15I
42PART IX
16PARLIAMENTARY ORDERS, 1648.
43THE NEW SIGNAL BOOK INSTRUCTIONS
17II
44LORD HOWE, 1782.
18COMMONWEALTH ORDERS, 1653.[1]
45THE SIGNAL BOOKS OF THE GREAT WAR
19PART V
46LORD HOWE'S EXPLANATORY INSTRUCTIONS.
20I
47NELSON'S TACTICAL MEMORANDA
21II
48LORD NELSON, 1803.
22PRINCE RUPERT, 1666.
49LORD NELSON, 1805.
23PART VI
50NELSON AND BRONTÉ.[1]
24PROGRESS OF TACTICS DURING THE THIRD DUTCH WAR
51ADMIRAL GAMBIER, 1807.
25THE DUKE OF YORK, 1672.[1]
52LORD COLLINGWOOD, 1808-10.
26THE DUKE OF YORK'S SUPPLEMENTARY ORDERS, 1672.
53SIR ALEXANDER COCHRANE, 1805-1814.
27__THE DUKE OF YORK_, 1672-3_.
54THE NAVY RECORDS SOCIETY
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