Russian fleet under Catherine II. 1772-1783
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In the era of the reign of Empress Catherine II, the Russian fleet is experiencing a second birth. At this time, the naval department is transformed, the naval doctrine and the shipbuilding program are accepted, large funds are allocated for the construction of ships, reforms in the naval cadet corps are made, successful expeditions in the Mediterranean and Aegean seas are organized, and, finally, the Russian fleet actively participates in Russian -Swedish war of 1788-1790. The readers of the readers are offered a book by the prominent historian of the fleet, Major General in the Admiralty Apollo Semenovich Krotkov (1848-1917), dedicated to one of the most interesting periods: 1772-1783. During these years, Russia has won significant victories over the Turkish fleet in the first archipelagic expedition, actively updates the composition of ships, improves marine tactics, and increases the number of sailors and fleet officers. Labor A.S. Krotkova (the original name Russian fleet in the reign of Empress Catherine II, from 1772 to 1783) was only once published in 1889. However, thanks to the unique archival material collected by the author, this book is now very interest not only for historians, but And for a wide reader audience
Author:
Author:Krotkov A.S.
Cover:
Cover:Hard
Category:
- Category:Biographies & Memoirs
- Category:History & Geography
- Category:Historical Literature
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:Offset
Series:
Series: Marine Historical Library
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:12+
ISBN:
ISBN: 978-5-4484-0717-8
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