Military & Warfare

Court-Martial of Royal Navy Captains

Following the Battle of Toulon during the War of the Austrian Succession, several Royal Navy captains faced court-martial for their performance. The British fleet, commanded by Admiral Edward Vernon, experienced significant losses in the Mediterranean. In response to the perceived failure of leadership and military strategies, the British Parliament mandated revisions to the Articles of War, aiming to improve naval discipline and command accountability. These developments had a profound effect on naval operations moving forward.

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