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The Star Captains : Frigate Command in the Napoleonic Wars, Hardback Book

The Star Captains : Frigate Command in the Napoleonic Wars Hardback

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Novelists from C. S. Forester to Patrick O'Brian have glorified Nelson's dashing frigate captains, but how much of their story is true?

The author of this new volume on the nature of frigate command argues that the legend was very close to reality.

Based on detailed studies of the appointments, training, and promotion of the Royal Navy's officer corps, he contends that frigate commanders were an elite group whose careers followed separate paths from their contemporaries.

They exhibited specific and highly prized skills that were rewarded with fast-track promotions and resulted in the creation of one of the most successful military cadres in history.

Often facing daunting odds, these frigate captains won the vast majority of their battles and a place in maritime lore.

This book is a fascinating contribution to the broader understanding of the workings of Nelson's navy and will appeal to enthusiasts and historians alike.

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