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Record Nr.

UNINA9910165118003321

Autore

Corbett LLM., Sir Julian Stafford

Titolo

The Campaign of Trafalgar - 1805. Vol. II.

Pubbl/distr/stampa

San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2012

©2012

ISBN

9781908902467

1908902469

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (224 pages)

Collana

The Campaign of Trafalgar - 1805. ; ; v.2

Soggetti

Trafalgar, Battle of, 1805

Naval strategy

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- CHARTS AND DIAGRAMS -- CHAPTER XVI -- GENERAL SITUATION AT THE CRISIS -- CHAPTER XVII -- THE MASTERSTROKE -- CHAPTER XVIII -- THE SOLUTION OF THE CRISIS -- CHAPTER XIX -- THE RETURN TO THE OFFENSIVE -- CHAPTER XX -- SECURING THE COMMUNICATIONS -- CHAPTER XXI -- THE DEADLOCK AT CADIZ -- CHAPTER XXII -- THE MAIN FLEETS IN CONTACT -- CHAPTER XXIII -- NELSON'S PLAN OF ATTACK -- CHAPTER XXIV -- THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR -- CHAPTER XXV -- END OF THE NAVAL CAMPAIGN -- CHAPTER XXVI -- CONCLUSION -- APPENDICES -- APPENDIX A -- PITT'S INSTRUCTIONS TO LORD G. LEVESON-GOWER -- APPENDIX B -- FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS TO LORD G. LEVESON-GOWER -- APPENDIX C -- THE TRAFALGAR SIGNAL, 1816 -- APPENDIX D -- LORD NELSON'S MEMORANDUM -- APPENDIX E -- LISTS AND PLANS SHOWING THE MANNER OF ENGAGING AT TRAFALGAR -- APPENDIX F -- SCHEDULE OF SIGNALS MADE AT TRAFALGAR -- APPENDIX G -- ADDITIONAL NOTES.

Sommario/riassunto

This book provides a detailed examination of the naval campaign surrounding the Battle of Trafalgar, focusing on the strategic maneuvers and geopolitical dynamics that culminated in this pivotal confrontation. Written by Julian S. Corbett, the work delves into the broader context of the Napoleonic Wars, highlighting the rivalry between the British Royal Navy and the French and Spanish fleets. It



explores the tactical genius of leaders like Lord Nelson and the strategic challenges faced by both sides. Corbett's analysis includes discussions on the deployment of naval forces, intelligence operations, and the intricate planning that led to the British victory at Trafalgar. The book is intended for historians and military enthusiasts interested in naval warfare and the strategic intricacies of early 19th-century conflicts.