"The Battle and the Breeze" by means of R. M. Ballantyne is an enchanting maritime adventure tale that immerses readers inside the international of naval struggle in the course of the Age of Sail. Set towards the backdrop of historic activities, the novel follows the protagonist, younger naval officer Percival Shawn, on an exciting adventure aboard a British man-of-warfare. As Shawn faces the hardships of existence at sea, Ballantyne expertly blends movement, camaraderie, and naval method. The story progresses via exciting sea fights, encounters with antagonistic forces, and the bond fashioned many of the ship's group. The writers thorough interest to historic detail brings the naval surroundings to existence, giving readers a shiny photograph of the attractions, sounds, and risks of maritime conflict. Shawn's character develops and transforms at some point of the novel, making it both an interesting journey and an individual-driven exploration of leadership and perseverance. "The Battle and the Breeze" encapsulates the essence of naval courage and the harsh environment of the open sea, making it a should-study for fans of ancient maritime fiction and excessive-seas journey stories.

The Battle and the Breeze R. M. Ballantyne

British Battles 493–937 deals with thirteen conflicts, either locating them correctly or explaining some of their aspects which have puzzled historians. They include the following: Mount Badon (493) at Braydon, Wiltshire; battles of the British hero Arthur (the legendary 'King Arthur') (536–7) in southern Scotland or the borders; 'Degsastan' (603) at Dawyck, on the River Tweed, Scotland; Maserfelth (642) at Forden, on the Welsh border; the Viking victory of 'Alluthèlia' (844) at Bishop Auckland, near Durham; and the English triumph of Brunanburh (937) at Lanchester, also near Durham. British Battles 493–937 is, thus, one of the most revolutionary books ever published on war in Britain and is a valuable resource for battle archeologists and research historians.

Banners to the Breeze analyzes three major Civil War campaigns that were conducted following a series of devastating Confederate defeats at the hands of Ulysses S. Grant in the spring of 1862. After the recapture of Tennessee, Confederateøarmies under Braxton Bragg and Edmund Kirby Smith conducted a brilliant advance into the deeply divided state of Kentucky. Meanwhile, other Confederate forces under Sterling Price and Earl Van Dorn attempted to recapture the town of Corinth, Mississippi. As the year drew to a close, Bragg?s army was involved in a tactical draw at the battle of Stones River. Earl J. Hess mixes dramatic narrative and new analysis as he brings these campaigns together in a coherent whole. Previously unpublished historic photographs of the battlefields are included.

Sir Edward Ashmore, one of the key figures in the post-war history of the Royal Navy, rose to the highest rank in his chosen profession and later became Chief of the Defence Staff. In this his autobiography he gives a vivid insight into the life of an aspiring naval officer in the 1950s and 60s, and the preoccupations of high command during the 1970s. The Battle and the Breeze sheds much new light on many key aspects of post-1945 naval policy, such as the controversy surrounding CVA01 (the fleet carrier replacement programme), the crucial decision to procure the Sea Harrier, the lack of airborne early warning at the time of the Falklands war, and the Chevaline and Type 22 programmes. Ashmore also makes fair and sound judgements on his contemporaries such as Lord Louis Mountbatten. Not only does The Battle and the Breeze make an important contribution to our understanding of recent naval policy, but it is also potentially the most significant naval historical autobiography of the post-1945 period.

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