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Naval Battles In The 17th Century

Author : André Geraque Kiffer

Publisher : Clube de Autores

Page : 128 pages

File Size : 13,94 MB

Release : 2020-12-18

Category : Social Science

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In the simulations of the sea battles I will use the rules and tables of the board game Flying Colors . Based on a summary of these battles, I try to analyze and highlight the decisive factors, before simulating alternative “what if…” hypotheses through a board game. In some battles the available bibliographic sources have gaps in organizations and historical maneuvers. In these cases I will fill these gaps in the most scientific way possible, crossing and / or merging references, establishing an average in the numbers, and thus meet the needs of my hypothesis to be studied.



Sea Battles and Naval Heroes in the 17th-century Dutch Republic

Author : Peter Sigmond

Publisher :

Page : 180 pages

File Size : 47,3 MB

Release : 2007

Category : Art

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"In the 17th century the sea was crucially important to all the inhabitants of the Republic of the United Provinces. The wealth of the regents was based on merchant shipping and overseas trade, and the fishing industry was vital for the feeding of the whole population. Safety at sea and protection against enemy invasion were guaranteed by the war fleet. Consequently, the navy and the admirals who commanded the fleet were at the centre of attention. After all, their success of failure determined the fate of many. If they were successful they were worshipped; if they lost. they were abused by the mob. Many paintings, prints, drawings and objects in the Rijksmuseum bear witness to these men and their fortunes at sea. There are splendid images of sea battles and portraits of admirals and their ships. But what do these wonderful pictures tell us? Why were they made? What do they really show, and how did they originate?"--Back cover.





Naval Warfare in the Age of Sail

Author : Brian Tunstall

Publisher : Brassey's

Page : 296 pages

File Size : 28,26 MB

Release : 1990

Category : Technology & Engineering

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This title traces the evolution of fleet tactics from the Dutch wars of the 17th century to the defeat of the French Empire. It emphasizes the importance of signals and fighting instructions as a key to the way the fleets were actually employed and provides insights into well-known battles.



Sea Battles in the Dutch Golden Age

Author : Peter Sigmond

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 32,82 MB

Release : 2014

Category : Naval battles

ISBN : 9789462580299

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The sea was of crucial importance for the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands in the 17th century. The merchant ships brought great wealth while the fisheries fed hundreds of thousands of mouths. The navy kept the seas safe and protected the country from invasion, and consequently its admirals and naval officers enjoyed a high status. The memory of these sea heroes has been kept alive through impressive paintings, prints, drawings and memorabilia. But what is the story behind these objects? How and why were they made and what do they really show? This book gives fascinating insights into Dutch maritime history. Read all about the great naval battles of the Dutch Golden Age and the people they made famous: heroes like Jacob van Heemskerck, Piet Hein, Maerten and Cornelis Tromp and Michiel de Ruyter, but also artists like Hendrick Vroom, Willem van de Velde the Elder and the Younger, and Ludolf Backhuysen. Contents: 1 Focus: From Sea Beggars To A Navy 2 Jacob Van Heemskerck And Gibraltar 3 Piet Hein And The Silver Fleet 4 Focus: The Navy, The People And The Means 5 Maerten Tromp, The Downs And The First Anglo-Dutch War 6 Cornelis Tromp And Livorno 7 Focus: The Artists And Their Patrons 8 Michiel De Ruyter And The Second Anglo-Dutch War 9 De Ruyter Once More: The Third Anglo-Dutch War 10 Focus: Memorabilia



Naval Battles in the Century (Classic Reprint)

Author : Francis J. Higginson

Publisher :

Page : 500 pages

File Size : 39,87 MB

Release : 2015-07-20

Category : History

ISBN : 9781331910275

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Excerpt from Naval Battles in the Century The history of naval warfare during the nineteenth century is not as replete with incidents or with great fleet actions as its predecessor, although its opening years witnessed the final scenes in that great Napoleonic drama which convulsed Europe from 1793 to 1815, and during which period the Sea Power of England rose to its greatest power and glory. During the eighteenth century, by means of her navy, England laid the foundations of that great Colonial Empire which has brought to her in the present century both wealth and power. Many colonies, indeed, acquired during that period were surrendered after conquest, a doubtful policy which may perhaps never be repeated. The sailing period which began about 1571 at the time of the battle of Lepanto, and during which all this great work was accomplished, came gradually to its death about the middle of the nineteenth century, when it was supplanted by steam power. Thus the nineteenth century saw one of those revolutions in the methods of naval warfare which mark the beginning of a new epoch. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.



The Naval War of 1812; Or, the History of the United States Navy During the Last War with Great Britain, to Which Is Appended an Account of the Battle of New Orleans; Volume 1

Author : Theodore Roosevelt

Publisher : Franklin Classics

Page : 398 pages

File Size : 27,14 MB

Release : 2018-10-12

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ISBN : 9780342577903

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.



Mediterranean Naval Battles That Changed the World

Author : Quentin Russell

Publisher : Pen and Sword Maritime

Page : 302 pages

File Size : 44,12 MB

Release : 2021-03-03

Category : History

ISBN : 1526716011

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This epic naval history examines seven pivotal Mediterranean conflicts, from the Battle of Salamis in the fifth century BC to the Siege of Malta during WWII. This book tells the story of the Mediterranean as a theater of war at sea. Historian Quentin Russell covers seven major battles or campaigns, each of which changed the balance of power and shape the course of history. Chronicling each battle in vivid detail, Russell also provides essential background, covering the history of naval power in the Mediterranean and the effect of the development of naval architecture and design on the outcomes. Readers will learn that the Battle of Lepanto in 1571 was the last major battle fought between galleys; the Battle of Navarino in 1827 was the last to be fought entirely by sailing ships; and the Battle of Cape Matapan in 1941—where a young Duke of Edinburgh saw action—was the first operation to exploit the breaking of the Italian naval Enigma codes. The battles included are: Salamis (480 BC), Actium (31 BC), Lepanto (1571), the Nile (aka Aboukir Bay, 1798), Navarino (1827), Cape Matapan (1941), and the Siege of Malta (1940-42).



Naval Battles Involving the Dutch Republic

Author : Source Wikipedia

Publisher : Booksllc.Net

Page : 38 pages

File Size : 48,78 MB

Release : 2013-09

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ISBN : 9781230665474

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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 37. Chapters: Action of 12-17 January 1640, Action of 13 October 1644, Action of 1 February 1625, Action of 24 June 1618, Action of 30 May 1781, Action of 4 November 1641, Attack on Saint Martin, Battles of Barfleur and La Hogue, Battle off Lizard Point, Battle of Albrolhos, Battle of Beachy Head (1690), Battle of Cabrita Point, Battle of Cape St. Vincent (1641), Battle of Cap de la Roque, Battle of Dogger Bank (1696), Battle of Dogger Bank (1781), Battle of Gibraltar, Battle of Gibraltar (1621), Battle of Goa (1638), Battle of Lagos (1693), Battle of Oland, Battle of Saldanha Bay (1781), Battle of San Juan (1625), Battle of Schooneveld, Battle of Stromboli, Battle of Texel (1694), Battle of Velez-Malaga, Capture of Saint Martin (1633), Horna's action in the English Channel. Excerpt: The related naval battles of Barfleur and La Hogue took place between 29 May and 4 June New Style (NS), 1692 (19-24 May in the Old Style (OS) Julian calendar then in use in England). The first action took place near Barfleur; later actions were at Cherbourg and Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue in the Cotentin peninsula, Normandy, France. It was the decisive naval battle of the Nine Years' War, known to the British as the War of the English Succession. In May 1692 the French fleet of 44 ships of the line under the command of Admiral Anne Hilarion de Costentin, Comte de Tourville (by virtue of his title, widely known in English sources as "Tourville"), was preparing to transport an invading army of Franco-Irish troops to restore James II to the English throne. Despite being in command of the fleet, strategic decisions were to be taken by James II, Francois d'Usson de Bonrepaus and Bernardin Gigault de Bellefonds. The French victory at the Battle of Beachy Head two years earlier, in June 1690, had opened up the possibility of destroying the allied fleet...



The Four Days' Battle of 1666

Author : Frank L. Fox

Publisher : Seaforth Publishing

Page : 364 pages

File Size : 44,99 MB

Release : 2009-07-16

Category : History

ISBN : 1783469633

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“An excellent piece of work, not just as an account of the Four Days’ Battle itself but also for its account of the entire Second Anglo-Dutch War” (HistoryOfWar.org). On June 1, 1666, a large but outnumbered English fleet engaged the Dutch off the mouth of the Thames in a colossal battle that was to involve nearly 200 ships and last four days. False intelligence had led the English to divide their fleet to meet a phantom threat from France, and although the errant squadron rejoined on the final day of the battle, it was not enough to redress the balance. Like many a defeat, it sparked controversy at the time, and has been the subject of speculation and debate ever since. The battle was an event of such overwhelming complexity that for centuries it defied description and deterred study, but this superbly researched book is now recognized as the definitive account. It provides the first clear exposition of the opposing forces, fills many holes in the narrative and answers most of the questions raised by the actions of the English commanders. It makes for a thoroughly engrossing story, and one worthy of the greatest battle of the age of sail.