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The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence

By A. T. Mahan

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In "The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence," A. T. Mahan intricately examines the pivotal naval engagements and strategies that shaped the Revolutionary War. Known for his authoritative prose and meticulous research, Mahan adopts a comprehensive narrative style that merges historical analysis with technical insights. He delves into the operational intricacies of naval warfare, highlighting key battles, the role of ship design, and the strategic importance of maritime control. His work not only enhances our understanding of naval history but also contextualizes the evolution of military tactics during a period characterized by great upheaval and innovation. Mahan, a prominent naval historian and strategist, was influenced by his extensive observations of naval power dynamics and the significance of sea control. His background as a naval officer and his engagement in the development of modern naval theory equipped him with a unique perspective on the role of maritime forces in history. The insights he provides in this work are a culmination of his scholarly dedication to studying how naval theory and practice impacted geopolitical outcomes. This book is essential for historians, military enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the intersection of naval power and American independence. Mahan's analysis not only offers a captivating historical narrative but also serves as a foundational text for understanding the pivotal role that naval operations play in warfare.

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Publish dateSep 15, 2022

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1LONDON SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON &amp; COMPANY, LIMITED Overy House, 100 Southwark Street, S.E.

13WAR BEGINS BETWEEN FRANCE AND GREAT BRITAIN. BRITISH EVACUATE PHILADELPHIA. NAVAL OPERATIONS OF D&#x27;ESTAING AND HOWE ABOUT NEW YORK, NARRAGANSETT BAY, AND BOSTON. COMPLETE SUCCESS OF LORD HOWE. AMERICAN DISAPPOINTMENT IN D&#x27;ESTAING. LORD HOWE RETURNS TO ENGLAND. 1778

2PREFACE

14THE NAVAL WAR IN EUROPE. THE BATTLE OF USHANT 1778

3CHAPTER I

15OPERATIONS IN THE WEST INDIES, 1778-1779. THE BRITISH INVASION OF GEORGIA AND SOUTH CAROLINA

4CHAPTER II

16THE NAVAL WAR IN EUROPEAN WATERS, 1779. ALLIED FLEETS INVADE THE ENGLISH CHANNEL. RODNEY DESTROYS TWO SPANISH SQUADRONS AND RELIEVES GIBRALTAR

5CHAPTER III

17RODNEY AND DE GUICHEN&#x27;S NAVAL CAMPAIGN IN WEST INDIES. DE GUICHEN RETURNS TO EUROPE, AND RODNEY GOES TO NEW YORK. LORD CORNWALLIS IN THE CAROLINAS. TWO NAVAL ACTIONS OF COMMODORE CORNWALLIS. RODNEY RETURNS TO WEST INDIES

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6CHAPTER IV

18NAVAL CAMPAIGN IN WEST INDIES IN 1781. CAPTURE OF ST. EUSTATIUS BY RODNEY. DE GRASSE ARRIVES IN PLACE OF DE GUICHEN. TOBAGO SURRENDERS TO DE GRASSE

7CHAPTER V

19NAVAL OPERATIONS PRECEDING AND DETERMINING THE FALL OF YORKTOWN. CORNWALLIS SURRENDERS 1781

8CHAPTER VI

20NAVAL EVENTS OF 1781 IN EUROPE. DARBY&#x27;S RELIEF OF GIBRALTAR, AND THE BATTLE OF THE DOGGER BANK

9CHAPTER VII

21THE FINAL NAVAL CAMPAIGN IN THE WEST INDIES. HOOD AND DE GRASSE. RODNEY AND DE GRASSE. THE GREAT BATTLE OF APRIL 12, 1782

10CHAPTER VIII

22HOWE AGAIN GOES AFLOAT. THE FINAL RELIEF OF GIBRALTAR 1782

11NAVAL ACTION AT BOSTON, CHARLESTON, NEW YORK, AND NARRAGANSETT BAY—ASSOCIATED LAND OPERATIONS UP TO THE BATTLE OF TRENTON 1776