The Cambridge History of the British Empire, Volume 2John Holland Rose, Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians, Henry Dodwell The University Press, 1940 - Commonwealth countries |
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Page 594
... command of the East India squadron ; and he warmly recommended a settlement on the Andaman Islands . In 1792 this was determined on ; but a short experience soon showed the unsuitability of the chosen site , and the people employed ...
... command of the East India squadron ; and he warmly recommended a settlement on the Andaman Islands . In 1792 this was determined on ; but a short experience soon showed the unsuitability of the chosen site , and the people employed ...
Page 810
... command and administrative sides , was curiously divided . Operations abroad were under the control of the Secretary of State for War and Colonies , at the Colonial Office , acting in conjunction with the Secretary at War , at the War ...
... command and administrative sides , was curiously divided . Operations abroad were under the control of the Secretary of State for War and Colonies , at the Colonial Office , acting in conjunction with the Secretary at War , at the War ...
Page 840
... command over all sea communications at all times , since normally the sea is uncommanded and in war the command is often in dispute . As regards numerical and fighting strength the principle which gradually gained acceptance after the ...
... command over all sea communications at all times , since normally the sea is uncommanded and in war the command is often in dispute . As regards numerical and fighting strength the principle which gradually gained acceptance after the ...
Contents
CHAPTER PAGE | 1 |
The Conflict with Revolutionary France 17931802 | 36 |
The Struggle with Napoleon 18031815 | 83 |
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