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The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence by Mahan

"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.)
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Author Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer), 1840-1914
Title The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence
Credits Produced by Steven Gibbs, William Flis, and the Online
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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
ISBN (HTML) 979-8-238-16602-5
Release Date
Last Update Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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