The Struggle for Sea Power: A Naval History of the American Revolution

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The naval aspect of the American Revolution was marked by an unprecedented scale, with twenty-two navies engaged across five oceans, rivers, and lakes. This conflict featured numerous large-scale fleet battles, including the most strategically significant naval battle in the histories of Britain, France, and America. Naval campaigns unfolded simultaneously in diverse locations such as the English Channel, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean, showcasing a complexity of warfare not seen again until the Second World War.