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Featured battle : Sehestadt

Part of The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars

Date : 10 December 1813

The Russo-German commander, Count Wallmoden-Gimborn, attempted to interpose his force between the Danes and their target destination, the fortress of Rendsburg. His force was simply too small and the Danes brushed him aside.

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The Sea Vixen - MIDS_seavixen2

The Sea Vixen - MIDS_seavixen2

Gallery updated : 2022-04-04 08:33:43

Featured review :

Warships of the Napoleonic Era

Robert Gardiner
I happily confess to being a fan of Gardiner's work. His 'Frigates of the Napoleonic Wars' is a favourite of mine. This book follows the same format, a little over twelve inches square, which allows for some stunning illustrations. The content covers ships of Britain, other European powers and the U.S.A although the bulk of the text is of the Royal Navy. The writing is fluid and most readable for both the person who wants it as a reference book and a cover to cover reader like me. All through one feels the authority of the author is based on thorough research, and, for anyone who wants to go further, there is an extensive list of sources. As an aside almost all of the line drawings would allow an experienced boat modeller to create precise replicas.
This is a superb book which I cannot recommend too highly.
Seaforth Publishing, Pen & Sword Ltd., 2011

Reviewed : 2016-06-13 19:38:19