Nile 1798
Subtitle: Nelson's first great victory
By: Gregory Fremont-Barnes ; illustrated by H. Gerrard
Contributors: Gerrard, Howard
Publisher: Osprey Pub Co.
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Oxford; Long Island
Language: eng
Number of pages: 96
ISBN-13: 9781846035807
Subjects: Nile, Battle of the, Egypt, 1798; Second Coalition, War of the, 1798-1801; Naval operations; Campaigns; Military leadership
Other titles: Nelson's first great victory.
Description: "The battle of the Nile, the first of Nelson's trio of victories, which include Copenhagen and Trafalgar, represented the most impressive blow to French sea power in a hundred years. Of the approximately 50 major naval engagements fought in the 18th century, the Nile stands unrivalled as the most decisive, for it enabled the Royal Navy to wrest control of the Mediterranean back from the French, at the same time isolating Bonaparte's army in Egypt by severing its lifeline of sea-borne reinforcements and supplies. If there was ever any possibility of Bonaparte reaching India, Nelson's victory put paid to such a grand project. This book uses the latest research, new maps and specially commissioned artwork to tell the story of one of the great sea battles of the era"--P. [4] of cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical reference (p. 94) and index.
Table of contents: title: Chronology; title: Opposing commanders: British commanders ; French commanders; title: Opposing forces: The British squadron ; The French squadron ; Orders of battle; title: Opposing plans: French plans ; British plans; title: The campaign and battle: Cat and mouse ; French arrival in Egypt and the continuing British search ; British approach and French reaction ; Action commences ; Crescendo of battle ; The final phase; title: Aftermath: Tactical analysis; title: The battle field today.