Statistics for occurrence #1 of “General Jomini” in chapter 8 of H. Wager Halleck , A. M. , Lieut. of Engineers, U. S. Army ., Elements of Military Art and Science; or, Course of Instruction in Strategy, Fortification, Tactis of Battles &c., Embracing the Duties of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery and Engineers. Adapted to the Use of Volunteers and Militia.:
...(the fleet) was reinforced with eight sail of the line; but, even with this vast increase of strength, the English did not venture to renew the contest.
They had effected a most fortunate escape.
General Jomini says that if the defence had been conducted by a more enter-prising and experienced people, the expedition would have cost the English their whole squadron.
Great as was the damage done to the fl...
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