French Warship Crews 1789–1805
From the French Revolution to Trafalgar
French Warship Crews 1789–1805
From the French Revolution to Trafalgar
Description
A detailed and authentic account of the life and experiences of French warship crews from the Revolution up to Trafalgar.
Featuring illustrations throughout and several high-quality colour plates, French Warship Crews 1789-1805 describes the recruitment and composition of crews, the different duties performed and the living conditions they had to endure at sea. Their experiences of fighting the British are covered in depth; from preparing the ship for action, to the violent discharges of heavy calibre guns, the often gruesome realities of sea warfare are revealed through pictures and contemporary testimonies.
Table of Contents
Chronology
Maritime France
The men of the sea
Life at sea
Discipline & punishment
The experience of battle
Life in captivity
Colour plate commentary
Index
Product details
| Published | Sep 20 2012 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 64 |
| ISBN | 9781782004233 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 43 b/w; 8 col |
| Series | Warrior |
| Short code | WAR 97 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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