Adkins, Roy

Trafalgar: The Biography of a Battle

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ISBN 13:: 9780349116327
author:: Adkins, Roy
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Abacus
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2005
Pages:: 416
Dimensions:: 19.9 x 13.1 x 2.8 centimetres (0
Genre:: European history: c 1750 to c 1900
Condition:: New
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The Battle of Trafalgar: A Story of Smoke and Steel The Battle of Trafalgar, Britain's most significant sea battle, is a story of intense chaos and bravery. On a day in 1805, the crews of British, French, and Spanish ships clashed in a maelstrom of cannon fire and musket smoke. The men on board worked tirelessly to carry out their tasks, while the women played a crucial role in supporting the wounded and hazardous work of the 'powder monkeys'. As the battle raged on for over five hours, the crews faced a terrifying array of iron and lead missiles, and the deadly wooden splinters smashed from the ships' hulls by cannon-balls. The outcome of the battle would have far-reaching consequences, securing British naval supremacy and paving the way for the growth of the British Empire. This book tells the story of that pivotal moment in history. The Battle of Trafalgar is a gripping account of one of the most significant sea battles in history, and its impact on the world.

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