French Warship Crews 1789–1805

From the French Revolution to Trafalgar

Nonfiction, History, Modern, 19th Century, France, Military, Naval
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Author: Terry Crowdy ISBN: 9781782004233
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Publication: September 20, 2012
Imprint: Osprey Publishing Language: English
Author: Terry Crowdy
ISBN: 9781782004233
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication: September 20, 2012
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Language: English

This book gives a detailed and authentic account of the life and experiences of French warship crews from the Revolution up to Trafalgar. It describes the recruitment and composition of crews, the different duties performed and the living conditions they had to endure at sea. Their experiences of fighting the British are covered in depth; from preparing the ship for action, to the violent discharges of heavy calibre guns, the often gruesome realities of sea warfare are revealed through pictures and contemporary testimonies.

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This book gives a detailed and authentic account of the life and experiences of French warship crews from the Revolution up to Trafalgar. It describes the recruitment and composition of crews, the different duties performed and the living conditions they had to endure at sea. Their experiences of fighting the British are covered in depth; from preparing the ship for action, to the violent discharges of heavy calibre guns, the often gruesome realities of sea warfare are revealed through pictures and contemporary testimonies.

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