Roy and Lesley Adkins bring this naval war to life, writing about its heroes, ship maneuvers and shipboard life with equal relish. They paint a picture of the large fleet actions of the war, such as the battles of the Nile and Copenhagen; duels between pairs of ships, such as the HMS Shannon and USS Chesapeake; and combined naval and army operations like the disastrous Walcheren expedition. They provide a ringside seat to the earliest attacks with torpedoes and rockets and a look at the US in a rendering of the War of 1812, fought in that nation's infancy.
This copy is in Good condition. There is some coloring of the pages. There is some shelf wear of the jacket. There is a pen mark on the bottom edge (see pictures). As always, the photos are of the book you will receive.