Arrival of the French squadron under Comte d'Orves
It effects nothing and returns to the Isle of France
Suffren sails from Brest with five ships-of-the-line, 1781
Attacks an English squadron in the Cape Verde Islands, 1781
Conduct and results of this attack
Distinguishing merits of Suffren as a naval leader
Suffren saves the Cape Colony from the English
He reaches the Isle of France
Succeeds to the chief command of the French fleet
Meets the British squadron under Hughes at Madras
Analysis of the naval strategic situation in India
The first battle between Suffren and Hughes, Feb. 17, 1782
Suffren's views of the naval situation in India
Tactical oversights made by Suffren
Inadequate support received by him from his captains
Suffren goes to Pondicherry, Hughes to Trincomalee
The second battle between Suffren and Hughes, April 12, 1782
Suffren's tactics in the action
Relative injuries received by the opposing fleets
Contemporaneous English criticisms upon Hughes's conduct
Destitute condition of Suffren's fleet
His activity and success in supplying wants
He communicates with Hyder Ali, Sultan of Mysore
Firmness and insight shown by Suffren
His refusal to obey orders from home to leave the Indian Coast
The third battle between Suffren and Hughes, July 6, 1782
Qualities shown by Hughes
Stubborn fighting by the British admiral and captains
Suffren deprives three captains of their commands
Dilatory conduct of Admiral Hughes