Author : Ole Feldbaek
Release : 2002-01-22
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 479/5 ( reviews)
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Book Synopsis The Battle of Copenhagen, 1801 by : Ole Feldbaek
Download or read book The Battle of Copenhagen, 1801 written by Ole Feldbaek. This book was released on 2002-01-22. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A leading Danish historian presents a detailed account of the epic naval conflict between Denmark and a British fleet led by Vice Admiral Nelson. Fearing an alliance between Denmark and France, Britain sent a fleet of more than fifty ships to form a blockade off Great Yarmouth to prevent collaboration and ensure its naval superiority. But a series of diplomatic failures sent Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson into battle at Copenhagen. Written by the leading Danish authority on the period, this splendid work brings to life Nelson’s historic victory immortalized by his so famously turning a blind eye to his superior’s order to halt operations. As well as describing the brilliance of the British tactics, the work fascinatingly reveals the desperate action and great bravery displayed by the Danish defenders who suffered appallingly in the fighting.