The struggle for Sea Power - The Royal Navy vs The World. 1775-1782

The Struggle for Sea Power: The Royal Navy vs The World 1775-1782 by Sam Willis - The epic naval history of the American Revolution.

A Global Naval War on Five Oceans

Sam Willis reveals the extraordinary untold story of the American Revolution as a massive global naval conflict. While most histories focus on land battles, this groundbreaking work shows how the Royal Navy faced an unprecedented challenge - fighting 22 enemy navies simultaneously across five oceans from 1775 to 1782. This was Britain's greatest naval crisis, threatening the very existence of the empire.

From the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean

Follow the Royal Navy as it battles French, Spanish, Dutch, and American forces from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean, from the North Atlantic to the Indian Ocean. Willis brings to life the admirals, captains, and sailors who fought desperate battles on every sea, revealing how naval power - not just land campaigns - determined the outcome of the American Revolution and reshaped the world order.

Perfect for readers interested in:

• Naval history and maritime warfare
• American Revolution from a new perspective
• Royal Navy and Age of Sail
• Global military history
• 18th-century warfare and strategy

Ideal for: Naval history enthusiasts, American Revolution scholars, maritime warfare fans, and anyone seeking a fresh perspective on this pivotal period in world history.

A definitive account that transforms our understanding of the American Revolution as a truly global conflict.