A very substantial, comprehensive dictionary containing entries on all the battles fought at sea by British fleets and ships since Anglo-Saxon times. This very substantial, comprehensive dictionary contains entries on all the battles fought at sea by British fleets and ships since Anglo-Saxon times. Major battles, such as Trafalgar or Jutland, minor actions, often convoy and frigate actions, troop landings, bombardments and single ship actions are all covered. Most accounts of British naval power focus on the big battles and the glorious victories - the picture which emerges from the rich detail in thisdictionary, however, is of a busy, dispersed navy, almost constantly engaged in small scale activity - taking prizes in the eighteenth century, escorting convoys and being attacked by, and attacking, U-boats in the twentieth century, attacking minor as well as major enemy ports in all periods. Moreover, the action, which very often takes place not in proximity to Britain, but on a world stage, is not always successful and sometimes disastrous. The dictionary covers all periods comprehensively - medieval, early and late, and early modern as well as modern - and encompasses "Britain" in all its forms - England, Scotland, and British colonies including those in North America. It isan essential reference work for all enthusiasts of maritime history. "A well organised and detailed compilation, written with confidence and authority" - Professor Roger Knight, University of Greenwich. JOHN GRAINGER has published extensively on maritime history, including books for The Navy Records Society.

About the Author
John D. Grainger is the author of numerous books for a variety of publishers, including nine for Boydell and Brewer, including The British Navy in the Baltic, Dictionary of British Naval Battles, The First Pacific War: Britain and Russia, 1854-56 and The British Navy in the Caribbean.

Reviews
A very useful reference work...[An] immense amount of information is packed into a book with an easily accessible format. * MILITARY HISTORY MONTHLY *
Incredible....No one with an interest in British naval engagements...can afford to be without a copy of this essential reference. * THE NELSON DESPATCH *
Grainger has developed a valuable source of knowledge on British naval events, effectively producing an important reference source on British vessels, battles, and naval warfare. * NAUTICAL RESEARCH JOURNAL *
A handy resource for those interested in British naval history. * INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MARITIME HISTORY *
A welcome addition to the substantial literature in the field. [Its] scale is impressive. . For a dictionary to unveil themes evident on more specialised studies of sea power.is quite an achievement. . A 'must have' for naval historians. * CANADIAN JOURNAL OF HISTORY *
A most informative work, which should be on the shelves of all libraries seriously interested in naval history. * REFERENCE REVIEWS *
An immense quantity of information is presented in a clear and readable manner. * WARSHIPS *
This will be a very valuable reference work for anyone interested in British naval history or military history in general, providing information of thousands of minor clashes that otherwise would go unnoticed. * HISTORYOFWAR.ORG *
A monumental work. It should be on the shelf of every serious RN historian. * NAVY NEWS *



Book Information
ISBN 9781783271641
Author John D Grainger
Format Paperback
Page Count 602
Imprint The Boydell Press
Publisher Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Weight(grams) 1g