The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence

by A. T. Mahan

Hardy, Sir Charles, British Admiral, commands Channel Fleet, [117], [119].

Holland, brought into War of American Independence by concurring in Armed Neutrality of Baltic Powers, 1780, [3], [158], [236];

colonial possessions of, [3], [158], [160]-162, [236], [240], [246];

St. Eustatius, St. Martin, and Saba, West India Islands of, taken by Rodney, [160]-162;

battle of Doggers Bank, [189]-193;

fleet of, held in check by Howe, 1782, [228];

Cape of Good Hope menaced by British, saved by Suffren, [236]-238;

Trincomalee, in Ceylon, taken by British, [240], recaptured by Suffren, [247].

Hood, Sir Samuel (afterwards Lord), British Admiral, arrives in West Indies, 1781, with reinforcements for Rodney, [160];

sent to cruise off Martinique, to intercept de Grasse, [162];