A history of the British Navy from the medieval period to the end of the 19th century, focusing on its major battles and victories. Allen provides detailed accounts of famous naval encounters such as the Battle of Trafalgar and the Battle of Jutland, as well as lesser-known conflicts. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in naval history or military strategy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.