Those who are familiar with the theories and discussions of our own day on the subject of fleet tactics and weapons, will recognize in this short
Fireships Were Obsolete
Those who are familiar with the theories and discussions of our own day on the subject of fleet tactics and weapons, will recognize in this short
Second Anglo-Dutch War Begins
The war between the two sea States was wholly maritime and had the general characteristics of all such wars. Three great battles were
France’s Choice: Power by Land or Sea?
Who pointed out to Louis that to turn the arms of France against Egypt would give her, in the dominion of the Mediterranean and the control of Eastern
Summary of Background Passages
Thus as briefly as possible have been sketched the conditions, degree of power, and aims which shaped and controlled the policy of the four principal
England’s Position in 1660
The conditions of England, with reference to her fitness to enter upon the impending strife, differed from those of both Holland and
Aftermath of the Dutch-Spanish Conflicts
The United Provinces owed their consideration and power to their wealth and their fleets.Continuing When Fighting Sail Matured,our selection from
Naval Policies of Spain, France, and The Netherlands
An encounter which took place between the Spanish and Dutch fleets in 1639 shows most plainly the state of degradation into which this once proud navy
When Fighting Sail Matured
This series has eighteen easy 5-minute installments. This first installment: The General Situation of the Primary Naval Powers in