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Nelson's Mediterranean Command

Categorie	Geschiedenis Europa
Boeknummer	#212491
Titel	Nelson's Mediterranean Command
Auteur	Orde, Dennis
Boektype	Paperback
Uitgeverij	Pen & Sword, London
Jaar van uitgave	2014
ISBN10	1783462906
ISBN13	9781783462902
Taal	Engels
Samenvatting	In 1798 Napoleon Bonaparte, who was all but Master of Europe, assembled a formidable expeditionary force at Toulon. While its purpose was unknown there was every reason to believe that Great Britain was its destination and the Nation was on invasion alert.?? The overwhelming British priority was for a fleet to be assembled and sent to the Mediterranean to destroy this threat before the French force could set sail.?? The burning issue was which of four Royal Naval flag officers should command this vital mission? The strong field in order of seniority was Admiral The Earl St Vincent, Rear Admirals Sir William Parker, Sir John Orde and Sir Horatio Nelson. The choice of Nelson who went on the win the Battle of Nice provoked great anger and even a challenge by Orde for a duel, only prevented ... (Lees verder)buy the King's intervention.?? Nelson's and Orde's acrimonious relationship erupted in the months before the Battle of Trafalgar and is well documented in this fascinating book.
Pagina's	228
Conditie	Nieuw
Prijs	€ 10,00

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