Constitution vs Guerriere: Frigates during the War of 1812 (Duel) by Mark Lardas; Illustrator-Peter Bull - 2009-08-18

Paperback, approximately 7 1/4 by 9 3/4 inches, 80 pages, illustrated, indexed. Pre-owned item in good condition, light use, no handwriting, no markings, no tears.

New York: Osprey Publishing, 2009. 1st Printing. Soft Cover. Near Fine. 7x0x9. Rava, Giuseppe. First printing. Rear cover lightly toned. 2009 Soft Cover. 80 pp. Famed as a classic naval duel, the clash between two sailing frigates of the nineteenth century affords its victor immeasurable fame and glory. During the War of 1812, the Royal Navy and United States Navy squared off in a number of such duels, the most famous between the USS Constitution and HMS Guerrière. Tactics between the two nations varied enormously, with the American Navy favoring twenty-four pound guns, heavy carronades, and larger crews, while the British tended to equip its frigates with eighteen-pound guns and smaller, more economical crews. Through first-hand accounts of officers and sailors present at the battles and fascinating comparisons of artillery, crew ability and tactical achievements, this book offers an unparalleled insight into the ruthless reality of frigate battles in the War of 1812.

Osprey Publishing, 2009-08-18. Paperback. Like New.

Osprey Publishing. Very Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 2009.

New York: Osprey Publishing, 2009. First Edition. Soft Cover. Near Fine. 7x0x9. First edition. Minor general wear. 2009 Soft Cover. 80 pp. Famed as a classic naval duel, the clash between two sailing frigates of the nineteenth century affords its victor immeasurable fame and glory. During the War of 1812, the Royal Navy and United States Navy squared off in a number of such duels, the most famous between the USS Constitution and HMS Guerrière. Tactics between the two nations varied enormously, with the American Navy favoring twenty-four pound guns, heavy carronades, and larger crews, while the British tended to equip its frigates with eighteen-pound guns and smaller, more economical crews. Through first-hand accounts of officers and sailors present at the battles and fascinating comparisons of artillery, crew ability and tactical achievements, this book offers an unparalleled insight into the ruthless reality of frigate battles in the War of 1812.

Paperback. Very Good.

Osprey Publishing, 2009-08-18. Paperback. New.

Oxford: Osprey Publishing. Near Fine. 2009. Paperback. 1846034345 . Duel Series; B&W and Color & MAP; 9.5 X 7.2 X 0.3 inches; 80 pages; Soft cover has white & blue spine with white & black lettering. Covers have light sunning, scuffing. #19 in the Duel series. Illustrated with color and b/w pictures and a map. Pages are clean and tight. 'Famed as a classic naval duel, a one-on-one clash between two sailing frigates offered the victor immeasurable fame and glory. During the War of 1812, the Royal Navy and United States Navy squared off in four such duels, the most famous that between the USS Constitution and HMS Guerrière. Ships and tactics between the two nations varied enormously, with the American navy favouring a revolutionary design of frigate, with twenty-four pounder guns and heavy structural timbers, while the British, used to fighting the French and Spanish navies, relied on smaller, eighteen-pounder frigates. Through first-hand accounts of these four… Read More

Osprey Pub Co, 2009. New book, 80 pages, DUE19. Famed as a classic naval duel, a one-on-one clash between two sailing frigates offered the victor immeasurable fame and glory. During the War of 1812, the Royal Navy and United States Navy squared off in four such duels, the most famous that between the USS Constitution and HMS Guerrière. Ships and tactics between the two nations varied enormously, with the American navy favouring a revolutionary design of frigate, with twenty-four pounder guns and heavy structural timbers, while the British, used to fighting the French and Spanish navies, relied on smaller, eighteen-pounder frigates. Through first-hand accounts of these four single-ship actions and fascinating comparisons of artillery, crew ability and tactical achievements, this book offers an unparalleled insight into the ruthless reality of frigate battles in the War of 1812.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Bull, Peter; Rava, Guiseppe. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Osprey Pub Co, 2009. New book, 80 pages, DUE19. Famed as a classic naval duel, a one-on-one clash between two sailing frigates offered the victor immeasurable fame and glory. During the War of 1812, the Royal Navy and United States Navy squared off in four such duels, the most famous that between the USS Constitution and HMS Guerrière. Ships and tactics between the two nations varied enormously, with the American navy favouring a revolutionary design of frigate, with twenty-four pounder guns and heavy structural timbers, while the British, used to fighting the French and Spanish navies, relied on smaller, eighteen-pounder frigates. Through first-hand accounts of these four single-ship actions and fascinating comparisons of artillery, crew ability and tactical achievements, this book offers an unparalleled insight into the ruthless reality of frigate battles in the War of 1812.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Bull, Peter; Rava, Guiseppe. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.