Famous Sea Fights, from Salamis to Tsu-Shima

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the battle of trafalgar From an engraving by W. Miller from the painting by C. Stanfield, R.A.
JOHN RICHARD HALE
WITH THIRTEEN ILLUSTRATIONS AND SEVENTEEN PLANS
BOSTON LITTLE, BROWN, & COMPANY 1911

The three centuries that have gone by since this was written have afforded ample confirmation of the view here set forth, as to the importance of Battailes by Sea and the supreme value of the Command of the Sea. Not only we of Europe, but our kindred in America and our allies in Far Eastern Asia have now their proudly cherished memories of decisive naval victory.