The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence
By A. T. Mahan
Length6h 36m
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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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Table of contents
1LONDON SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON & COMPANY, LIMITED Overy House, 100 Southwark Street, S.E.
13WAR BEGINS BETWEEN FRANCE AND GREAT BRITAIN. BRITISH EVACUATE PHILADELPHIA. NAVAL OPERATIONS OF D'ESTAING AND HOWE ABOUT NEW YORK, NARRAGANSETT BAY, AND BOSTON. COMPLETE SUCCESS OF LORD HOWE. AMERICAN DISAPPOINTMENT IN D'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'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'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
23THE NAVAL OPERATIONS IN THE EAST INDIES, 1778-1783. THE CAREER OF THE BAILLI DE SUFFREN
12THE DECISIVE PERIOD OF THE WAR. SURRENDER OF BURGOYNE AND CAPTURE OF PHILADELPHIA BY HOWE. THE NAVAL PART IN EACH OPERATION 1777
24OF NAUTICAL AND NAVAL TERMS USED IN THE TEXT
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