09-08-2003, 03:44 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-08-2003, 03:46 PM by Occhidiangela.)
In the rating of a ship. With comparable ships, even if the Dutch and French had a small qualitative edge, the gunnery, doctrine, training and quality of the Ships' companies had a great deal to do with their effectiveness.
It did not help that Bonaparte was known to now and again raid the Royal Navy for artillerists.
EDIT: Oops, let's try that again.
It did not help that Bonaparte was known to now and again raid the French Navy for artillerists for his armies.
It did not help that Bonaparte was known to now and again raid the Royal Navy for artillerists.
EDIT: Oops, let's try that again.
It did not help that Bonaparte was known to now and again raid the French Navy for artillerists for his armies.
Cry 'Havoc' and let slip the Men 'O War!
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete