I had not read this John, but it looks like one that I should have on my shelf.A similar book which I do have is Brian Tunstall's "Naval warfare in the age of sail." The Evolution of Fighting Tactics 1650-1815.
Rob.
I had not read this John, but it looks like one that I should have on my shelf.A similar book which I do have is Brian Tunstall's "Naval warfare in the age of sail." The Evolution of Fighting Tactics 1650-1815.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
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