"Convoys, The British Struggle against Napoleonic" Topic

… Europe and America – Roger Knight

"This week I finished a book I've been reading for the last month, 'Convoys' written by Roger Knight and have now sat down to compose my thoughts about this book.

At the present time I find myself well into a 'deep-dive' into the age of sail with my current 'All at Sea' collection of model ships being added to weekly as I attempt to indulge my passion of exploring as much about this fascinating period of naval history; particularly in the history of Great Britain where the naval heritage and traditions have still left a marked impression on the country in terms of its language, with expressions such as 'flash in the pan', 'nipper' and '' recalling the great days of sailing warfare, and of of course our street signage such as pubs like the 'Lord Nelson' or 'The Rodney' to even the names of roads and streets with one of our main roads in Exmouth named 'Camperdown Terrace'…"

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Armand

Thanks for the nice read. Will get the book

It is a good book with many potential scenarios for miniature naval gaming.

Jim

Agree with Jim…a very good and useful book

A votre service mes amis…

Armand

'flash in the pan', 'nipper' and 'cóck up'