Napoleonic Naval Armaments 1792-1815

by Chris Henry

There were many elements to British Napoleonic naval success but one of the key factors was gunnery. Other countries developed different naval weapons to fit their maritime strategies. The French and Spanish systems developed on similar lines, while those of the Baltic navies tended to rely on smaller craft and weapons. Holland, during this period, was part of the French sphere of influence and this had an effect on the development of its naval weapons...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1841766356
• ISBN13: 9781841766355
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.3" x 9.9"