The indecisiveness of modern war : and other essays.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Rose, J. Holland (John Holland), 1855-1942
Language:English
Published: Port Washington, N.Y. : Kennikat Press, [1968]
Subjects:
Naval history.
Sea-power.
Great Britain > History, Naval.
Physical Description:vii, 204 pages ; 22 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • The indecisiveness of modern naval warfare
  • The indecisiveness of modern land war
  • Plans of invasion of the British Isles
  • The struggle for the Mediterranean in the eighteenth century
  • The influence of sea power on Indian history (1746-1802)--Napoleon and sea power
  • The prophetic instinct in Nelson
  • The state of Nelson's fleet before Trafalgar
  • The British title to Malta
  • Admiral Duckworth's failure at Constantinople in 1807
  • Chivalry and the sea.