Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816
Publications of the Navy Records Society Vol. XXIXBy Julian Stafford Corbett
Length8h 43m
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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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Publish dateNov 26, 2019
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Table of contents
1Introduction
2PREFACE
3CONTENTS: PART I.—EARLY TUDOR PERIOD
4PART 1
5ALONSO DE CHAVES ON SAILING TACTICS
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6ORDERS TO BE USED BY THE KING'S MAJESTY'S NAVY BY THE SEA.
7THE ADOPTION OF SPANISH TACTICS BY HENRY VIII
8PART II
9THE ELIZABETHAN ORIGIN OF RALEGH'S INSTRUCTIONS
10SIR WALTER RALEGH, 1617.[1]
11PART III
12THE ATTEMPT TO APPLY LAND FORMATIONS TO THE FLEET, 1625
13THE EARL OF LINDSEY, 1635.
14PART IV
15I
16PARLIAMENTARY ORDERS, 1648.
17II
18COMMONWEALTH ORDERS, 1653.[1]
19PART V
20I
21II
22PRINCE RUPERT, 1666.
23PART VI
24PROGRESS OF TACTICS DURING THE THIRD DUTCH WAR
25THE DUKE OF YORK, 1672.[1]
26THE DUKE OF YORK'S SUPPLEMENTARY ORDERS, 1672.
27__THE DUKE OF YORK_, 1672-3_.
28FINAL FORM OF THE DUKE OF YORK'S ORDERS, 1673.
29II
30SIR JOHN NARBROUGH, 1678.
31III
32PART VII
33LORD TORRINGTON, TOURVILLE AND HOSTE
34ADMIRAL EDWARD RUSSELL, 1691.
35THE PERMANENT INSTRUCTIONS, 1703-1783
36SIR GEORGE ROOKE, 1703.
37PART VIII: ORIGIN AND GROWTH OF THE ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
38SIR EDWARD HAWKE, 1756.
39ADMIRAL BOSCAWEN, 1759.[1]
40SIR GEORGE RODNEY, 1782.[1]
41LORD HOODS ADDITIONS, 1783.[1]
42PART IX
43THE NEW SIGNAL BOOK INSTRUCTIONS
44LORD HOWE, 1782.
45THE SIGNAL BOOKS OF THE GREAT WAR
46LORD HOWE'S EXPLANATORY INSTRUCTIONS.
47NELSON'S TACTICAL MEMORANDA
48LORD NELSON, 1803.
49LORD NELSON, 1805.
50NELSON AND BRONTÉ.[1]
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