The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence by Mahan
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| Author | Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer), 1840-1914 |
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| Title | The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence" by A.T. Mahan is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the naval strategies and battles that played critical roles during the American Revolutionary War. Its primary focus is on how control of naval forces influenced the outcome of critical events in the conflict, drawing connections between maritime power and broader military strategy. At the start of the book, the author establishes the significant impact of naval warfare on the American fight for independence. Mahan introduces the concept that the key to American success lay in its naval engagements, particularly through actions led by figures like Benedict Arnold. The opening chapters outline the early naval campaigns, such as Arnold's actions on Lake Champlain, illustrating how initial successes bolstered American morale and delayed British advances, ultimately setting the stage for alliances with France and Spain that would expand the conflict into a global war. The text reflects Mahan's exploration of military theory, linking past naval operations to future implications for American naval policy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E201: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Naval operations |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History, Naval -- 18th century |
| Subject | United States. Navy -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 |
| Subject | Great Britain. Royal Navy -- History -- 18th century |
| Subject | France. Marine -- History -- 18th century |
| Subject | Anglo-French War, 1778-1783 -- Naval operations |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Naval operations, British |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Naval operations, French |
| Subject | France -- History, Naval -- 18th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16602 |
| Release Date | Aug 27, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 118 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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