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Corbett, Julian Stafford
1854
1922
Corbett, Julian Stafford, Sir
Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816
Publications of the Navy Records Society Vol. XXIX.
Produced by Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Jeroen Hellingman, Greg Lindahl, Carol David and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
"Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816" by Julian Stafford Corbett is a historical account documenting naval combat instructions developed over several centuries, particularly from the Tudor period through the early 19th century. This work, edited for the Navy Records Society in the early 20th century, collates various official fighting instructions intended for English naval forces, showcasing the evolution of naval tactics during an era marked by significant maritime conflict. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the fighting instructions that guided naval commanders in battles at sea. It acknowledges the challenges historians face due to the scarcity of accessible original documents and aims to provide a comprehensive collection of entirely new or previously overlooked instructions. The introduction highlights a vital historical context, explaining the genesis and significance of these tactical guidelines by integrating insights from contemporary naval experts and documents, such as the contributions of Alonso de Chaves and various English admirals. This collection not only illuminates the evolving principles of maritime warfare but also underscores the importance of understanding historical naval tactics in relation to their modern applications. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Great Britain -- History, Naval
Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Regulations
Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Communication systems
Naval tactics
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Category: History - British
Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750)
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: History - Warfare
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