Rodney and the Breaking of the Line by Peter Trew

Rodney and the Breaking of the Line by Peter Trew

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Rodney and the Breaking of the Line by Peter Trew

On 12 April 1782, the British Fleet under Admiral Lord George Rodney defeated the French at Les Iles des Saintes, in the Caribbean. Rodney employed a novel tactic of breaking through the enemy line. While this was the culmination of a distinguished but turbulent career, controversially Rodney was heavily criticised for not pursuing the vanquished foe, yet they never again posed a threat to British interests in the West Indies. This book examines the life and career of one of the Royal Navy's most formidable figures, who, while brilliant, made enemies all too easily.
Peter Trew is a retired Member of Parliament and business man who has a strong naval background.
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ISBN 13 9781844151431
ISBN 10 1844151433
Title Rodney and the Breaking of the Line
Author Peter Trew
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Year published 2005-02-09
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.