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 Post subject: Battle of The Glorious First of June
PostPosted: Sun May 29, 2011 11:29 am 
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Today (29 May) in 1794 saw the first action in Howe's four day running battle with Vice-Admiral Louis Thomas Villaret de Joyeuse, culminating in The Glorious First of June.

Video from the Maritime Great Britain YouTube channel:


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 Post subject: Re: Battle of The Glorious First of June
PostPosted: Sun May 29, 2011 11:52 am 
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Here is a link to a letter describing the battle of the Glorious First of June written by a seaman in HMS Queen to his former employer.


http://www.thedearsurprise.com/?p=384

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