French Warship Crews 1789–1805: From the French Revolution to Trafalgar (Warrior, 97) - Softcover

Crowdy, Terry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 184176745X ISBN 13: 9781841767451

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 2005

Synopsis

This book gives a detailed and authentic account of the life and experiences of French warship crews from the French Revolutionary Wars (1792-1802) up to Trafalgar. It describes the recruitment and composition of crews, the different duties performed and the living conditions they had to endure at sea. Their experiences of fighting the British are covered in depth; from preparing the ship for action, to the violent discharges of heavy calibre guns, the often gruesome realities of sea warfare are revealed through pictures and contemporary testimonies.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Insights into the real lives of history's fighting men, packed with full colour illustrations, highly detailed cutaways, exploded artwork of weaponry and armour, and action-packed battle scenes.

About the Author:

Terry Crowdy has had a life-long interest in the life and times of the common soldier of the late-18th and early-19th centuries, with a particular passion for the subject of the French 9ème Légère. A committed re-enactor and historical researcher, Terry has written numerous articles for various magazines on the French forces of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 184176745X
• ISBN 13: 9781841767451
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64
• Illustrator: Noon Steve