Nelson’s Officers and Midshipmen

Gregory Fremont-Barnes, Steve Noon (Illustrator)

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English

Osprey Publishing
20 May 2012

History; European history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Napoleonic Wars; Military life & institutions

Series: Warrior

Filled with the promise of adventure and glory, the Royal Navy of the Napoleonic era enticed hundreds of young men to enlist as officers in its bitter struggle against the French fleet. With some as young as nine, these boys were confronted with the harsh realities of warfare at sea: cramped conditions, ruthless storms and fierce combat. In spite of their youth, these sailors showed enormous courage and valour in the face of battle, their bravery immortalised in the literary works of Patrick O'Brian, C. S. Forester and Alexander Kent. Drawing from letters, poems and personal accounts, this book uncovers the remarkable story of those boys who fought aboard His Majesty's mighty ships-of-the-line to defend their kingdom against the French.

By: Gregory Fremont-Barnes
Illustrated by: Steve Noon (Illustrator)
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: No. 131
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 242g
ISBN: 9781846033797
ISBN 10: 1846033799
Series: Warrior
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 20 May 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Nelson’s Officers and Midshipmen

"""I found this to be a particularly good read. I learned a great deal and had several of my earlier conceptions about this time and these people changed. It is a book that I most highly recommend to you."" --Scott Van Aken, www.modelingmadness.com (August 2009) ""I can honestly say I enjoyed this book. The writing and illustrations go hand in hand. Both are top notch and easy to follow. Those of us who are also Naval enthusiasts will really want to get this and add it to their reference library. Plus if you ever wish to venture into figures the illustrations will help out in the painting of them as well."" --Jim Adams, Model Shipwrights (September 2009)"