An Englishman's View of the Battle Between the Alabama and the Kearsarge: An Account of the Naval Engagement in the British Channel, on Sunday June 19th, 1864
An Englishman's View of the Battle Between the Alabama and the Kearsarge: An Account of the Naval Engagement in the British Channel, on Sunday June 19th, 1864
History - American, History - European, History - Modern (1750+), History - Warfare
Written during the mid-19th century, Frederick Milnes Edge's 'An Englishman's View of the Battle Between the Alabama and the Kearsarge' provides a detailed account of the naval engagement that occurred on June 19, 1864, off the coast of Cherbourg, France. The book analyzes the battle between the Confederate privateer Alabama and the Union sloop Kearsarge, emphasizing the effectiveness of the Kearsarge's weaponry and addressing inaccuracies reported in the press regarding the outcome. Edge aims to clarify the events of this significant naval conflict and honor the contributions of the Kearsarge's crew.