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  • Napoleonic Era Naval Warfare Tactics: French vs. British

    Napoleonic Era Naval Warfare Tactics: French vs. British

    As a general rule the French felt that the best way to disable an enemy ship was to destroy his means of manoeuvering. They therefore concentrated their fire on the masts and rigging, launching their broadsides on the upward roll of their ships. This fire policy often crippled the British ships, preventing them from pressing [...]

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