Britain's Greatest Naval Battles

THE STORY

Philip II of Spain, Napoleon and Kaiser Wilhelm all took the challenge of eliminating Britain as a naval power. On each occasion Britain found herself on the verge of conquest. On each occasion the navy went out to meet the foe and returned victorious. The Spanish invasion force that accompanied the Armada perished in the Channel and the North Sea. At Trafalgar Nelson destroyed Napoleon's capacity to mount an invasion. And at Jutland Jellicoe's fleet so terrified the Kaiser that he ordered his ships to remain in port.

Three great navy battles. But which was the greatest? The essay will answer this question by considering the short-term and long-term legacies of each battle and their ultimate place in Britain's island story.

REVIEWS

‘For experts in any of these battles, this book is sure to provoke debate. For novices, the content is clear and well-explained allowing the reader to follow the author's persuasive arguments. Meanwhile, Freeman's accounts are so engaging that they can be read in isolation.’

Vic Wall on Amazon

‘ Richard Freeman is deftly able to recount these moments of naval warfare with the eye of both a storyteller and historian. ‘

‘I would definitely recommend this long short book to anyone with an interest in naval military history, or even anyone who is new to the subject. This is a great introduction to these seminal moments in history.’

Claire on Amazon