1797 : Nelson's Year of Destiny - Cape St. Vincent and Santa Cruz de Tenerife
, by White, ColinNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780750919999 | 075091999X
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 3/1/1999
Nelson first came to public fame at the Battle of Cape St. Vincent 1797, when the Royal Navy won a great victory over the Spanish. Five months later in the attack on Santa Cruz on 22-25 July he suffered a bloody defeat at the hands of the Spanish and lost an arm. These two events played a key role in shaping Nelson's character and style as a leader. Taken together they mark a significant turning point in his life.
Colin White draws together recent research and new discoveries into a comprehensive and enthralling narrative account that places the two battles in their strategic and political contexts. He has uncovered previously overlooked contemporary accounts of both battles and has concluded that the traditional British accounts of both battles need careful reassessment.