Publisher's Synopsis
""The History of the Baltic Campaign of 1854"" is a comprehensive account of the naval operations that took place during the Crimean War in the Baltic Sea. The book is written by Vice Admiral Sir Charles Napier, who was a British naval officer and commander during the campaign. The book covers the events leading up to the campaign, including the diplomatic negotiations between Britain, France, and Russia, and the initial naval engagements. It also includes detailed descriptions of the major battles, such as the bombardment of Sveaborg and the attack on Kronstadt. Napier provides insight into the challenges faced by the British fleet, including navigating through unknown waters and dealing with harsh weather conditions. The book also includes maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the events. Overall, ""The History of the Baltic Campaign of 1854"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in naval history, military strategy, or the Crimean War.1857. Contents: Appointment of Sir Charles Napier. Hasty Equipment of the Fleet. Reasons for Its Sudden Despatch; Transactions of the Fleet from the Downs to Kioge Bay; Diplomacy of the German and Northern Courts, as Relating to the War in the Baltic; Transactions of the Fleet at Kioge Bay; Voyage from Kioge Bay to Stockholm. Surveys of the Route. Interview with the King of Sweden; Transactions of the Squadron from Elgsnabben to Hango; Transactions of the Squadron at Hango; Reconnaissance of Sweaborg. Junction of the French Fleet at Baro Sound; Proceedings of Admiral Plumridge's Squadron in the Gulf of Rothnia, and of Detached Ships Elsewhere; The Reconnaissance of Cronstadt; Cronstadt and Its Defences; Return of the Fleets to Baro Sound; Preparation for Attacking the Aland Isles; Bomarsund-aland-Finland, etc.; The Siege of Bomarsund; Events Connected with the Demolition of Bomarsund; Transactions of the Allied Commanders Up to the Departure of the French Military Force for Cherbourg; Councils of War. Departure of the French Fleet from the Seat of War; Operations of the British Fleet after the Departure of the French Admiral from the Seat of War. Reports to the Board of Admiralty and Correspondence;Transactions and Correspondence Previous to the Fleet Returning to Kiel; Transactions of the Squadron on Its Return from the Gulf of Bothnia. Correspondence Relative to the Preceding Despatches; The Squadron at Kiel. Voyage to Spithead. Admiral Ordered to Strike His Flag. Correspondence with the Admiralty; and Sir C. Napier's Notes on Russia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
