{"product_id":"four-days-battle-of-1666-the-greatest-sea-fight-of-the-age-of-sail","title":"Four Days' Battle of 1666: The Greatest Sea Fight of the Age of Sail","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Battle of Solebay in 1666 was a significant event in the second Anglo-Dutch War, involving nearly 200 ships and resulting in over 1,500 English sailors killed, 2,000 taken prisoner, and two vice admirals killed. This book, first published in 1996, is now recognized as the definitive English-language account of the battle, providing a clear exposition of the opposing forces and filling in many holes in the narrative. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 404 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 02 May 2018\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pen \u0026amp; Sword Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn June 1st, 1666, during the second Anglo-Dutch War, a massive yet outnumbered English Fleet engaged the Dutch off the mouth of the Thames in a titanic battle that lasted four days and involved nearly 200 ships. False intelligence had led the English to divide their fleet to meet a phantom fleet from France, and although the errant squadron rejoined on the final day of the battle, it was not enough to redress the balance. More than 1,500 English sailors were killed, 2,000 were taken prisoner, and two vice admirals were killed. The battle ended when the English escaped into a fog bank, both fleets having expended their ammunition. Like many a defeat, it sparked controversy at the time and has been the subject of speculation and debate ever since. The battle was an event of such overwhelming complexity that for centuries it defied description and deterred study, but this superbly researched book is now recognized as the definitive English-language account. First published in 1996, it provides the only clear exposition of the opposing forces, fills many holes in the narrative, and answers most of the questions raised by the actions of the English commanders. The narrative is totally engrossing and worthy of what was the greatest battle anywhere in the age of sail, and this new paperback edition will bring the story to new readers who missed the book in its earlier editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 732g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 233 x 157 x 33 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781526737274                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frank L. Fox","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44101038113018,"sku":"9781526737274","price":12.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/f738fac71be08aeb3019cd5ac2fcdbf5.jpg?v=1630985734","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/four-days-battle-of-1666-the-greatest-sea-fight-of-the-age-of-sail","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}