The Navy in the War of 173948 Volume 3 [Paperback]

Part three of Richmond's 1920 three-volume series on the role of the Navy during the War of Jenkins' Ear.Sir Herbert Richmond (18711946) was a prominent naval officer and historian. This book forms part three of Richmond's three-volume series on the role of the Navy during the War of Jenkins' Ear, a prolonged conflict between Britain and Spain that lasted from 1739 to 1748.Sir Herbert Richmond (18711946) was a prominent naval officer and historian. This book forms part three of Richmond's three-volume series on the role of the Navy during the War of Jenkins' Ear, a prolonged conflict between Britain and Spain that lasted from 1739 to 1748.Sir Herbert Richmond (18711946) was a prominent naval officer and historian who wrote extensively on maritime history. Originally published in 1920, this book forms the third part of Richmond's three-volume series on the role of the Navy during the War of Jenkins' Ear, a prolonged conflict between Britain and Spain that lasted from 1739 to 1748. The text offers a detailed analysis of developments and engagements in the war from approximately 1744 to 1748. Appendices and a variety of illustrative material are also provided. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in naval history and eighteenth-century history in general.1. Cape Breton and the Western Squadron 1746; 2. Cape Breton, l'Orient and Western Squadron; 3. Trade protection and attack in the West Indies, 17467; 4. The Western Squadron, 1747; 5. Concluding operations in the West Indies, 17478; 6. The last years in the Mediterranean; 7. The war in the East Indies 17448; 8. The war in home waters and the negotiations for peace; Appendix A. Tactics; Appendix B. Colonial defence during the war 173948; Appendix C. A French proposal for attack on British trade; Index.