The Battle of Copenhagen 1801
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| Rating | : | 4.24 (617 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0850528755 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Written by the leading Danish authority on the period, this splendid work brings to life Nelson's historic victory immortalised by his so famously turning a blind eye to his superior's order to halt operations. As well as describing the brilliance of the British tactics, the work fascinatingly reveals the desperate action and great bravery displayed by the Danish defenders who suffered appallingly in the fighting.
Good overview of famous battle This book was detailed enough to satisfy the military aspect of the battle and did a good job of revealing what both sides in the conflict faced. Denmark was definitely caught in a bind because of the political machinations involved with the League of Armed Neutrality. This book also deals well with the personalities involved. Good overview book for tho
Professor Ole Feldback is a professional historian and academic at Copenhagen University. . He has numerous literary works to his credit
"an objective and balanced view based on a mastery of a comprehensive range of source material." -- International Journal of Maritime History, December 2003