Constitution vs Guerriere - Frigates during the War of 1812 (DUE-19)(TAS018956) PRICE NEGOTIABLE

Author: Mark Lardas, Illustrator: Giuseppe Rava, Softcover, 80 pages, Publication Date: 10 Aug 2009
 

Famed as a classic naval duel, a one-on-one clash between two sailing frigates offered the victor immeasurable fame and glory. During the War of 1812, the Royal Navy and United States Navy squared off in four such duels, the most famous that between the USS Constitution and HMS Guerrière. Ships and tactics between the two nations varied enormously, with the American navy favouring a revolutionary design of frigate, with twenty-four pounder guns and heavy structural timbers, while the British, used to fighting the French and Spanish navies, relied on smaller, eighteen-pounder frigates. Through first-hand accounts of these four single-ship actions and fascinating comparisons of artillery, crew ability and tactical achievements, this book offers an unparalleled insight into the ruthless reality of frigate battles in the War of 1812.

Product Code: DUE-19 TAS018956

Manufacturer: Osprey Publishing

Condition: Pre-Owned

Product Weight: 0.26 kg

Width: 19cm

Depth: 25cm