Royal Navy in European Waters During the American Revolutionary War

by David Syrett

Book Overview

A saga of battles, blockades, great fleet cruises, and, above all, failures and lost opportunities

During the American Revolutionary War, Great Britain's Royal Navy faced foes that included, in addition to American forces, the navies of France, Spain, and the Netherlands. In this operational history of a period that proved to be a turning point for one of the world's great naval powers, David Syrett presents a saga of battles, blockades,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1570032386
• ISBN13: 9781570032387
• Release Date: June 1998
• Publisher: University of South Carolina Press
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.2"