The Star Captains Frigate Command in the Napoleonic Wars
The Star Captains Frigate Command in the Napoleonic Wars by Tom Wareham is published by Chatham in 2001 and spans 256 pages. This book examines the intricacies of frigate command during the Napoleonic Wars, focusing on the appointment processes, expectations, and rewards for these officers. It presents a detailed analysis of how frigate captains were not merely stepping stones to battleship command but rather a distinct elite with specialized skills.
Readers will find an exploration of the conscious selection and promotion of frigate officers, revealing their unique career trajectories compared to their peers. The book delves into the historical context of naval command, shedding light on the operational dynamics within Nelson’s navy. By addressing the realities behind the romanticized portrayals in naval literature, this work contributes significantly to the understanding of military history, particularly in the context of the Napoleonic Wars.
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“This is the first book to look at the nature of frigate command, to ask important questions about how and why such officers were appointed, what was expected of them, and how they were rewarded. The picture that emerges is one of conscious selection and ‘fast-track’ promotion – not merely young men serving an apprenticeship before moving on to the command of a battleship, but a real elite with specific and highly prized skills. For the first time it reveals that the romanticised image portrayed in the novels of C. S. Forester and Patrick O’Brian was indeed close to the truth – frigate captains were outstanding officers, whose careers followed separate paths from their less talented contemporaries.” “As such this is a major contribution to the broader understanding of the workings of Nelson’s navy.”–BOOK JACKET.
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