Between Drake's Revenge and the Polaris submarine, the most recent Revenge, are the glory years of the Royal Navy. Revenge was at the Armada, the Azores, Trafalgar and Jutland and today works menacingly in the depths with weapons capable of terrible destruction. The first Revenge commanded by Queen Elizabeth's favourite, Francis Drake, symbolised the boldness and flair of that period. Faster and more manoeuvrable than the massive Spanish galleons she led the British fleet in that historic history. The mighty 25,000 ton battleship with eight 15 inch guns was representative of the strength of the British Empire at its peak. The first Revenge would have comfortably fitted across the beam of this battleship. This book is more than about the ships, interesting as they are. It describes their commanders and crews, captures the flavour of life on board and details technological developments, and of course, the actions in which they were involved. The text is supported by a selection of great images. AUTHOR Alexander Stilwell is a writer and book publishing editor with considerable experience in military history and current affairs. He has an MA in International Peace and Security from King's College, London and has written or contributed to a number of books and journals. He is married with three children and lives in Godalming, Surrey. SELLING POINTS * The ship's name Revenge is one of the most evocative and famous in Royal Naval history. * Covers all the warships carrying this name. * Embraces the Elizabethan, Napoleonic, Great War and Cold War eras and many of the most important moments of history. ILLUSTRATIONS 8 pages of b/w plates
