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Lädt ... Trafalgar: The Nelson Touch (Great Battles) (1969)von David Howarth
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. Of all the naval battles fought in history, Trafalgar is regarded as the most stunning achievement in the annals of history. Nelson’s greatest accomplishment, though it cost him his life, enabled the British fleet to have complete command of the seas. In Howarth’s account focused on the prelude, the battle itself, and the immediate aftermath, aids the reader to see the complications leading up to, during the chaotic swirl of battle, and the aftermath involving a massive hurricane that forced both friend and foe to survive in a joint effort to save their respective lives. History is not always pretty in spite of what seems clear cut is in reality was much more complicated. An excellent read of the battle of Trafalgar. ( ) A thrilling, action-packed account of the battle of Trafalgar that is a real page-turner. What I find astonishing is the idea of those sailing ships in battle, which is described well. Howarth relates the story without getting too deep into the politics of the era but obligingly includes details of Nelson's relationship with Lady Emma Hamilton and their daughter. Even though the battle was won, Nelson's death devastated the navy and that section was very moving to read. Highly recommended especially if a descriptive and succinct book is required. My son, feeling sorry for me during COVID19 library closure, gave me all his favourite books to read. He was spot on with this one. Very good read. I had read a biography of Nelson, hoping to learn more about this famous battle, but that book hardly touched on the battle itself, outside of Nelson's death. So I enjoyed this book for the focus on the battle itself. I would recommend it, at least as, a very good beginning to help understand the battle. Zeige 5 von 5 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
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The battle of Trafalgar decided a nation's fate, and this fascinating account tells the story of that crucial confrontation as it has never been told before. Many people know the facts about Nelson's death, but far less of the battle in which he died: a single afternoon's fighting that forever ended Napoleon's hope of invading England. With Napoleon's failure, the British navy reigned supreme on the high seas-a supremacy that lasted until the age of air power. David Howard, who served as a war correspondent during the battle of Dunkirk and won awards for his service as a secret agent during that war, writes with great understanding about fighting amidst the perils of the sea. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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