This was the position of the Dutch fleet at daylight of June 11, 1666; and although not expressly so stated, it is likely, from the whole tenor of the

It was this war that for the first time the close-hauled line-of-battle was undeniably adopted as the fighting order of the fleets.Continuing When

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

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

The war between the two sea States was wholly maritime and had the general characteristics of all such wars. Three great battles were

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

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

The conditions of England, with reference to her fitness to enter upon the impending strife, differed from those of both Holland and

The United Provinces owed their consideration and power to their wealth and their fleets.Continuing When Fighting Sail Matured,our selection from