Hortatio Nelson; himself one of naval history's boldest actors; called the burning of the frigate Philadelphia by the United States Navy in 1804 "the most bold and daring act of the age." It is one of the classic examples of a naval raid; a cutting-out action intended to deprive the enemy of a ship. It made Stephen Decatur a household name; both in Europe and the United States. This Raid title describes the mission to retake the Philadelphia; providing the necessary background to understand the raid and following Decatur and his party on a minute-by-minute account as he approached; took; and burned the Philadelphia. It is a worthy supplement to Osprey's other books about the Federal Navy; making it of interest to both serious collectors and new readers.
#657002 in Books 2014-02-19Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.57 x 6.00l; 2.00 #File Name: 1848327463440 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. If you are looking for a unique gift for a Fighter Plane enthusiast; this is it!By Suzanne MarcouxMy brother-in-law is a War enthusiast along with it's fighter planes and pilots. When I gave him another book for his birthday; 100 Missions North: A Fighter Pilot's Story of the Vietnam War; he asked me for this one specifically. Although I do not know what this book is about; I do know that he held this book in very high regard to ask for it specifically.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. It was clear that the author’s sympathies lie with his subject unit but overall the book is an interesting insight to what it waBy CustomerI think the author has managed to balance the facts with the personal interest. In places I was quite disturbed when one of the primary pilots was killed. It was clear that the author’s sympathies lie with his subject unit but overall the book is an interesting insight to what it was like to fly for the Germans.If there had been some more detailed maps it would have helped in visualising the area of operation.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Good read; get it.By Gerald BalzerI am about three-quarters of the way through it and find it an excellent book. Seeing the war from a personal view by the enemy is quite interesting as many individual diaries are quoted giving it a lifee not usually found in aviation historical books.
