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Dispatches and Letters Relating to the Blockade of Brest, 1803-1805, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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French archives, displaying minute and exhaustive care in the work of preparation, all militate against such a belief. Opposed to such aweight of evidence the views of Mettemich, of Miot de Melito, and of such writers as the mysterious 'ami of the Comte d'antraigues - a British spy at Dresden, whose letter is published by Captain Desbriére - cannot have much weight. It was the manifest interest of Napoleon, when his projects had failed, to represent that they had never been intended to succeed. The nature of the preparations, however, the greatness of their scale, the labour which they involved, the character of Napoleon, the circumstances in which he was placed as the incarnation of the idea of an invasion of England, all seem to confirm the opinion that he believed he should achieve his purpose. It is not necessary to think that at all times he attached the first importance to it, but he must have realised that, in any case, and whatever happened with his special projects, this flotilla of transports must be used for the conveyance of the army which was to dictate terms of peace at the British capital.
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French archives, displaying minute and exhaustive care in the work of preparation, all militate against such a belief. Opposed to such aweight of evidence the views of Mettemich, of Miot de Melito, and of such writers as the mysterious 'ami of the Comte d'antraigues - a British spy at Dresden, whose letter is published by Captain Desbriére - cannot have much weight. It was the manifest interest of Napoleon, when his projects had failed, to represent that they had never been intended to succeed. The nature of the preparations, however, the greatness of their scale, the labour which they involved, the character of Napoleon, the circumstances in which he was placed as the incarnation of the idea of an invasion of England, all seem to confirm the opinion that he believed he should achieve his purpose. It is not necessary to think that at all times he attached the first importance to it, but he must have realised that, in any case, and whatever happened with his special projects, this flotilla of transports must be used for the conveyance of the army which was to dictate terms of peace at the British capital.
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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.
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The Council of the Navy Records Society wish it to be distinctly understood that they are not answerable for any opinions or observations that may appear in the Society's publications. For these the responsibility rests entirely with the Editors of the several works.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book narrates the second phase of the British Royal Navy's blockade of French ports on the Atlantic coast, commencing in 1803 during the Napoleonic Wars. It recounts the meticulous strategies used to closely monitor the enemy and provides an in-depth look at the naval tactics, such as the use of fire-ships, implemented to thwart a potential French invasion. The author presents analyses of famous incidents, such as the daring British raid on the French fleet in Brest harbor, as well as the dramatic sea battles between the British and the combined French and Spanish fleets. Through detailed accounts and extensive use of primary sources such as letters and dispatches, the author sheds light on the challenges and complexities faced by both sides during this pivotal period of maritime history. Ultimately, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of the strategic importance of the blockade of Brest in the context of the Napoleonic conflict. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332030309_0
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