The book "The British Fleet in Battle" by the famous military historian Arthur Joseph Hungerford Pollen is a study of important events and strategic decisions that affected Great Britain and its naval forces in the period from the mid-18th to the beginning of the 20th century. The author draws on a wide range of sources to reveal the role of the British navy in various engagements, from major naval battles to operations in various naval theaters of war. The book describes in detail the tactics, strategies and command structure of the British fleet of the period, and also highlights the impact of naval events on world history. The British Fleet in Battle is not only a valuable resource for military history buffs, but also an interesting work for anyone interested in British history and naval development.