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Trafalgar

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I've read many books on Trafalgar. This one stands out for its clarity. The dangers the first RN ships to break the line were in are highlighted while the Allied re-taking of some prizes is told more clearly than I've seen before. The author's handling of Collingwood is very evenhanded.

Unlike the previous reviewer, this was my first read on the battle of Trafalgar. I found the description of the ships and the battle very detailed and could follow. I did however, have trouble following the events after the battle, particularly the storm. It would have been more helpful if the aurthors would have used more maps to show the positions of the various ships at various points. Although the events of the storm quite dramatic, the book seemed to lose its edge after the battle. Overall a good read and worth picking up.

There are several accounts on Trafalgar and this is one that I would put in the middle. It cover the basics of the battle and the people who fought in it and hits on all of the salient points. The storm is covered in the best detail of any book which is why this one is worth some attention. Overall though the book is very slow to get through and not as well written as others. The information is good but it does not add anything really new to the debate that is already ongoing. Overall if you are starting out on Trafalgar I would find another book but if you are looking for a decent refresher on the subject this will work.