Beschreibung:
Perhaps the most famous men in the Navy was Admiral Nelson, but his success depended on thousands on sailors and marines who manned the wind-powered wooden warships. These skilful and courageous ordinary men are often overlooked: this gives them a voice. Through personal letters, diaries and other manuscripts, the emotions and experiences of these men are revealed. Illustrated in b/w.
* A unique and thrilling narrative which uncovers the lives of the heroes of Nelson's navy