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A record of 100 years of naval history, from the coming of the ironclads to the decisive sea battles of World War II. The most significant naval engagements of this period are depicted in detail, including the battles of Tsushima and Jutland, the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Battle of Midway and the D-Day landings.

This stunning collection of over 170 large-format colour illustrations includes paintings of ships at sea, in action, in convoy, and in siege; architectural drawings; battle diagrams; sea charts and signals; portraits of leading figures in naval history; and details of guns, sails, and life below deck. Taken from contemporary sources, they range from the Seven Years' War to the American Civil War. The book focuses on the navies of all the major Atlantic sea powers of the time, including Britain, America, France, Holland, Sweden and Russia.Arranged in chronological order, each illustration is accompanied by an extended caption that adds to this visual feast a compelling history of naval warfare in the last great age of sail.This volume is divided into eight chapters:The Seven Years' War 1755-62The Napoleonic Wars 1803-15 The War of American Independence 1775-1783The War of 1812The Years of Exploration c.1770-1794The Last Days of SailThe French Revolutionary Wars 1792-1802Steam and Iron

A fascinating naval perspective on one of the greatest of all historical conundrums: How did thirteen isolated colonies, which in 1775 began a war with Britain without a navy or an army, win their independence from the greatest naval and military power on earth?

J.M.W. Turner's The Fighting Temeraire Tugged to her Last Berth to be Broken Up (1838) was his masterpiece. Sam Willis tells the real-life story behind this remarkable painting.

An essential text for the aspiring student paramedic, Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice makes paramedic science and pre-hospital care accessible, straightforward and exciting.

Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES 'Packs plenty of heft into its slender page count' HISTORY REVEALED - Why was the Battle of Trafalgar such an important British victory in the Napoleonic Wars? - How did the British fleet show their strength against the French and Spanish? - How did Nelson excel in his final battle? FOLLOW the daring strategy and brilliant leadership of Horatio Nelson in Britain's stunning triumph against Napoleon's forces. From the might of Britain's war machine to the death of the world's most impressive naval commander, discover why Trafalgar remains the most famous naval battle in history. BRITAIN'S GLORIOUS VICTORY, AND NELSON'S FINAL BATTLE Written by historian, archaeologist, and broadcaster Sam Willis, The Battle of Trafalgar is a gripping and accessible introduction to the battle that established Britain as a formidable seapower for many years to come.

The naval aspect of the American Revolution was marked by an unprecedented scale, with twenty-two navies engaged across five oceans, rivers, and lakes. This conflict featured numerous large-scale fleet battles, including the most strategically significant naval battle in the histories of Britain, France, and America. Naval campaigns unfolded simultaneously in diverse locations such as the English Channel, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean, showcasing a complexity of warfare not seen again until the Second World War.

Naval warfare is vividly brought to life, from first contact through how battles were won and lost to damage repair.Our understanding of warfare at sea in the eighteenth century has always been divorced from the practical realities of fighting at sea under sail; our knowledge of tactics is largely based upon the ideas of contemporary theorists[rather than practitioners] who knew little of the realities of sailing warfare, and our knowledge of command is similarly flawed. In this book the author presents new evidence from contemporary sources that overturns many old assumptions and introduces a host of new ideas. In a series of thematic chapters, following the rough chronology of a sea fight from initial contact to damage repair, the author offers a dramatic interpretation of fighting at sea inthe eighteenth century, and explains in greater depth than ever before how and why sea battles (including Trafalgar) were won and lost in the great Age of Sail. He explains in detail how two ships or fleets identified each other to be enemies; how and why they manoeuvred for battle; how a commander communicated his ideas, and how and why his subordinates acted in the way that they did.

Part of the new Ladybird Expert series, The Spanish Armada is an accessible and authoritative introduction to one of the most important naval battles in history and one of the most extraordinary historical tales ever told. Written by award-winning British historian, archaeologist, and broadcaster Sam Willis, The Spanish Armada explores the battle that erupted in the English Channel in July 1588 when a Spanish fleet of 130 ships attempted to invade England. You'll learn how religious tension between and piracy brought two powerful monarchs into conflict; how innovative tactics affected the battle; and how the conflict created unprecedented humanitarian disaster. Written by the leading lights and most outstanding communicators in their fields, the Ladybird Expert books provide clear, accessible and authoritative introductions to subjects drawn from science, history and culture. For an adult readership, the Ladybird Expert series is produced in the same iconic small hardback format pioneered by the original Ladybirds. Each beautifully illustrated book features the first new illustrations produced in the original Ladybird style for nearly forty years.

In this new series of short books under the Histories of the Unexpected brand, Sam Willis and James Daybell take on some of greatest historical subjects but in an entirely unexpected way.