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"The four battles are fully covered so that we can understand how each ship performed during these times. The book is superbly illustrated with period painting and drawings and there is a statistical analysis of each of the battles. In all, a superlative inclusion to this series. It is a book that I thoroughly enjoyed reading and is one that I know you will find a delight as well." - Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness (October 2009)
"Mark Lardas' Constitution vs Guerriere: Frigates During the War of 1812 follows a duel between two 19th century sailing frigates, one of the most brutal classes of arms in history where four famous frigate duels were fought. A vivid analysis of combatants, ships and their battles." -The Bookwatch (December 2009)
"Mark Lardas' Constitution vs Guerriere: Frigates During the War of 1812 follows a duel between two 19th century sailing frigates, one of the most brutal classes of arms in history where four famous frigate duels were fought. A vivid analysis of combatants, ships and their battles." -The Bookwatch (December 2009)
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Famed as a classic naval duel, the clash between two sailing frigates of the nineteenth century affords its victor immeasurable fame and glory. During the War of 1812, the Royal Navy and United States Navy squared off in a number of such duels, the most famous between the USS Constitution and HMS Guerrière. Tactics between the two nations varied enormously, with the American Navy favoring twenty-four pound guns, heavy carronades, and larger crews, while the British tended to equip its frigates with eighteen-pound guns and smaller, more economical crews. Through first-hand accounts of officers and sailors present at the battles and fascinating comparisons of artillery, crew ability and tactical achievements, this book offers an unparalleled insight into the ruthless reality of frigate battles in the War of 1812.
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Excellent Book! I have several of the "Duel" Series, but this booklet stands out! Don´t miss it! Details, Background AND well written! Hermann
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An Excellent Technical Look at Fighting in the Age of Sail
21. September 2009
Format:Taschenbuch
Constitution vs. Guerriere, the latest installment in Osprey's Duel series, is one of the first to cover actions between pre-industrial era weapons (in addition to Victory vs. Redoubtable). This volume covers the four "classic" actions between American and British frigates in 1812 and it does it very well. Early on, the author makes the point that these actions were viewed with great pride by the winning side, but that they actually contributed little to military objectives. Overall, this volume is well written, data supports the main conclusions and it is graphically attractive. However, it is primarily intended for readers who want information in-depth and some technical analysis, rather than just a nautical look at the War of 1812.
The volume begins with a 13-page section on the design and development of British and American frigates in the late 18th Century. Two color plates with technical data, one of the Constitution and one of the Guerriere, are included. The next section is a 5-page discussion of the strategic naval situation in 1812 and includes a map that depicts the location of the five main frigate actions. It is in the 9-page section on technical specifications that the author makes his main points about the superior firepower and protection of the American Humphreys-built frigates. The 11-page section on combatants is also interesting and includes profiles of one British and one American captain.
The heart of the volume lies in the 16-page section on combat, which covers the four main frigate actions in detail. The author's combat narrative is well done and he aptly uses data to support his conclusions. Although the period artwork of these actions is excellent, the two battle scenes are very similar and don't add very much (it would have been nice if one was from the angle of the marksmen up above or below on the gun deck, instead of two deck scenes). The author's analysis in the final section is also excellent and well-supported, making clear that superior training and gunnery were the prime ingredients for victory in frigate duels. The author also provides a bibliography and a glossary. Overall, this volume is a fine addition to the Duel series and a worthy read for anyone interested in a technical look at fighting in the age of sail.
The volume begins with a 13-page section on the design and development of British and American frigates in the late 18th Century. Two color plates with technical data, one of the Constitution and one of the Guerriere, are included. The next section is a 5-page discussion of the strategic naval situation in 1812 and includes a map that depicts the location of the five main frigate actions. It is in the 9-page section on technical specifications that the author makes his main points about the superior firepower and protection of the American Humphreys-built frigates. The 11-page section on combatants is also interesting and includes profiles of one British and one American captain.
The heart of the volume lies in the 16-page section on combat, which covers the four main frigate actions in detail. The author's combat narrative is well done and he aptly uses data to support his conclusions. Although the period artwork of these actions is excellent, the two battle scenes are very similar and don't add very much (it would have been nice if one was from the angle of the marksmen up above or below on the gun deck, instead of two deck scenes). The author's analysis in the final section is also excellent and well-supported, making clear that superior training and gunnery were the prime ingredients for victory in frigate duels. The author also provides a bibliography and a glossary. Overall, this volume is a fine addition to the Duel series and a worthy read for anyone interested in a technical look at fighting in the age of sail.
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Good introduction to the subject
1. Oktober 2009
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Mark Lardas's "Constitution vs Guerrier: Frigates during the War of 1812" provides a good introduction to the subject, with a substantial amount of technical detail (such as armament characteristics). The four main single-ship frigate actions of the war (Constitution and Guerriere, United States and Macedonian, Constitution and Java, and Chesapeake and Shannon) are all covered in similar detail (the sidebar on whether the Chesapeake in other circumstances might have beat Shannon is a nice feature), presenting the picture that superior crews rather than merely larger ships were decisive. Although the book of course is specifically about the struggle between American and British frigates, there is much in the volume that would be of interest to a reader interested in the more general toopic of naval warfare in the Napoleonic era. As can be expected from any Osprey volume, vivid, colorful illustrations are a major part, although perhaps in this particular volume, there is less emphasis on original artwork than is usual for this publisher.
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Solid introduction to frigate duels in the War of 1812
17. Februar 2010
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The book notes that there were several frigate duels during the War of 1812, where it was ship versus ship. Constitution versus Guerriere (1812), United States versus Macedonian (1812), Constitution versus Java (1812), Chesapeake versus Shannon (1813). Later most American ships were bottled up in harbors by British naval forces.
The book begins by noting something of the romance of the frigates during this historic time frame (Page 4): "Command of a frigate was the goal of every dashing captain during the Age of Fighting Sail, the period from 1650 through 1820. Not only could a frigate beat anything it could catch and escape from anything that could beat it, but the captain of a frigate also commanded the most potent independent warship afloat."
This slender Osprey volume covers life in one of these sailing warships (grim--take a look at the rations on page 39). The book covers the structure and specifications for frigates--both British and American. A table on page 21 compares some British and American frigates in terms of length of gun deck, breadth, and tonnage. Want to learn about armament and sails? You can get a nice thumbnail sketch here.
Then, the story of the combatants--the sailors and the officers of these elegant warships. Brief biographies are presented for such officers as Stephen Decatur. The hi8ghlight of the book is a discussion of the fights between frigates. For instance, Constitution versus Guerriere (pages 48-54), including a sketch of the maneuvers of the two vessels.
All in all, a nice addition to Osprey's "duel" series.
The book begins by noting something of the romance of the frigates during this historic time frame (Page 4): "Command of a frigate was the goal of every dashing captain during the Age of Fighting Sail, the period from 1650 through 1820. Not only could a frigate beat anything it could catch and escape from anything that could beat it, but the captain of a frigate also commanded the most potent independent warship afloat."
This slender Osprey volume covers life in one of these sailing warships (grim--take a look at the rations on page 39). The book covers the structure and specifications for frigates--both British and American. A table on page 21 compares some British and American frigates in terms of length of gun deck, breadth, and tonnage. Want to learn about armament and sails? You can get a nice thumbnail sketch here.
Then, the story of the combatants--the sailors and the officers of these elegant warships. Brief biographies are presented for such officers as Stephen Decatur. The hi8ghlight of the book is a discussion of the fights between frigates. For instance, Constitution versus Guerriere (pages 48-54), including a sketch of the maneuvers of the two vessels.
All in all, a nice addition to Osprey's "duel" series.
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