num_pages: 64
description: This book gives a detailed and authentic account of the life and experiences of French warship crews from the French Revolutionary Wars (1792-1802) up to Trafalgar. It 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.
language: English
title: French Warship Crews 1789–1805: From the French Revolution to Trafalgar
titlecomplete: French Warship Crews 1789–1805: From the French Revolution to Trafalgar (Warrior)
genres: Military History
ratings_count: 8
series: Osprey Warrior
publisher: Osprey Publishing