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The Habit of Victory: The Story of the Royal Navy 1545 to 1945 (National Maritime Museum)
The Habit of Victory The Story of the Royal Navy 1545 to 1945 - National Maritime Museum Author:Captain Peter Hore, National Maritime Museum A dramatic history of the Royal Navy, from the Middle Ages to World War II.Ranging from the Middle Ages through the defeat of the Armada, the triumphs of Nelson to the battles of World Wars I and II, this is a sweeping account of how the Royal Navy made Britain the world’s greatest sea power. More than a battle account, this work shows how the R... more »oyal Navy’s technological innovations revolutionized their military power, from broadside gunnery to submarines and aircraft carriers. We also see how the navy played a key role in exploration, from Drake’s circumnavigation of the globe and Cook’s voyages of discovery to Fraser’s search for the Northwest Passage. Abounding in colorful characters, this is a thrilling chronicle of one of the most fascinating chapters in British military history.« less