The Trafalgar Companion

The Trafalgar Companion

by 8 leading historians (Author)

Synopsis

The battle of Trafalgar lasted just five hours, yet those short hours forever shattered Napoleon's dream of adding England to his list of conquests. This book, written by a number of respected authors, examines not only the battle but also the characters and motivation of the men that fought in it, including the great commanders Nelson and Villeneuve. Exploring the political and military aspects of the fighting, it provides detailed analyses of the tactics deployed by both sides, showing how strategies were translated into action. Published to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar this book offers a complete account of the battle and its aftermath.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Published: 03 Aug 2005

ISBN 10: 1841768359
ISBN 13: 9781841768359

Author Bio
Peter Padfield, Edgar Vincent, Dr Nicholas Tracy. Professor John B. Hattendorf, Admiral Joseph F. Callo, Andrew Lambert, Peter Goodwin and Admiral Remi Monaque. Edited by Alexander Stillwell.