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Struggle for Sea Power: The Royal Navy vs the World, 1775-1782

Struggle for Sea Power: The Royal Navy vs the World, 1775-1782

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The Struggle for Sea Power is a documentary film that chronicles the American Revolution, a naval war of immense scope and variety, involving twenty-two navies fighting on five oceans. It uses original logs, reports, diaries, and archaeological discoveries to trace every key military event in the path to American Independence from a naval perspective.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 608 pages
Publication date: 05 April 2018
Publisher: Atlantic Books


The Struggle for Sea Power is a captivating historical narrative that delves into the pivotal war of the age of sail. In 1775, thirteen isolated colonies, lacking a navy or army, initiated a courageous struggle against the mighty British Empire to secure their independence. The American Revolution, a naval war of immense scope and diversity, saw twenty-two navies engaged in combat across five oceans, as well as rivers and lakes. This remarkable conflict marked a significant milestone, as no nation had ever engaged in such a widespread military operation before the Second World War.

To unravel the intricate tapestry of this naval conflict, The Struggle for Sea Power employs a wealth of original sources, including logs, reports, diaries, and archaeological discoveries. These invaluable resources provide a detailed account of every significant military event that shaped the path to American independence from a naval perspective. This captivating tale unfolds as the reader embarks on a journey through the birth of the New World.

The Struggle for Sea Power offers a profound understanding of the complex dynamics that shaped the early American nation. It sheds light on the strategic importance of the sea, the technological advancements that revolutionized naval warfare, and the bravery and resilience of the colonial sailors who fought for their freedom. Through its meticulous research and engaging storytelling, this book provides a valuable contribution to our understanding of the American Revolution and the birth of the United States.

Weight: 570g
Dimension: 199 x 130 x 45 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781848878471
Edition number: Main

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