Give Me a Fast Ship
by Tim McGrath
"The Continental Navy and America's Revolution at Sea"
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Give Me a Fast Ship by Tim McGrath
Details
War:
American Revolutionary War
Perspective:
Battleships
Military Unit:
US Navy
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
North America
Page Count:
560
Published Date:
2014
ISBN13:
9780451416100
Summary
Give Me a Fast Ship chronicles the Continental Navy's crucial role in the American Revolution. Tim McGrath details how this fledgling naval force, despite being vastly outmatched by the mighty British Royal Navy, conducted daring raids, disrupted British supply lines, and captured valuable prizes. The book follows key naval commanders like John Paul Jones and explores how American sailors and privateers fought at sea while Washington's army battled on land. McGrath reveals how naval operations were essential to securing French support and ultimately achieving American independence.