Lord Hood and the Defence of Toulon

Originally published in 1922, this book analyses the battle of Toulon in 1793 from the standpoint of the British naval forces.

John Holland Rose (Author)

9781107419094, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 14 August 2014

186 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.1 cm, 0.28 kg

Originally published in 1922, this book analyses the battle of Toulon in 1793 from the standpoint of the British naval forces. Rose reviews the historical background of the battle, the importance of Toulon as a naval base and the long-lasting effects of the battle's murky outcome. Several appendices containing the text of journal entries and various letters by those involved in the British side of the fighting are also supplied. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the War of the Austrian Succession or British naval history.

1. The European background
2. The occupation of Toulon
3. The Allies and Toulon
4. The fleets and the defence
5. The events of October and November
6. The final struggles and evacuation
7. Epilogue
Appendix A. Admiralty instructions to V. Adm. Lord Hood
Appendix B. Lord Hood's journal
Appendix C. Logs of the Victory, Britannia, Princess Royal, St George, Windsor Castle
Appendix D. Instructions to the Royal Commissioners at Toulon (Lord Hood, General O'Hara, and Sir Gilbert Elliot)
Appendix E. Lord Hood's correspondence
Appendix F. Confidential letters from Lord Mulgrave to Pitt and Dundas
Index.

Subject Areas: European history [HBJD]