Tales from the Front Line: Trafalgar

A history of 1805’s Battle of Trafalgar between the British Royal Navy and the joint forces of the French and Spanish navies.

Tales from the Front Line: Trafalgar offers a unique insight into the most significant naval battle in history, told through the accounts of those who were actually there. Here you will find original accounts from the great military leaders of the time—including Horatio Nelson and Napoleon—as well as the experiences of the ordinary seamen and civilian witnesses. This title is drawn from a variety of contemporary sources including letters, diaries, newspapers and ships’ logs.

Praise for Tales from the Front Line: Trafalgar

“For contemporary accounts, you cannot do better … Based almost entirely on the testimony of survivors from both sides, the book superbly recreates the hell of 19th Century naval warfare. ” —The Mail on Sunday (UK)

© 2021 David & Charles (전자책): 9781446355251

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