Decision at Trafalgar: The Story of the Greatest British Naval Battle of the Age of NelsonThe story of the greatest British naval battle of the Age of Nelson. |
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... guns overboard , despite the presence of French warships , almost all of which are more powerful than the Pickle . It is with relief that Lapenotiere , and the reader , finally sight the Lizard at the entrance to the Channel . After the ...
... guns overboard , despite the presence of French warships , almost all of which are more powerful than the Pickle . It is with relief that Lapenotiere , and the reader , finally sight the Lizard at the entrance to the Channel . After the ...
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... gun ship - of - the - line Mars , some of the crew " held his body up and gave three cheers to show they were not discouraged by it , and then returned to their guns . " What makes Pope's work so impressive is that , despite his focus ...
... gun ship - of - the - line Mars , some of the crew " held his body up and gave three cheers to show they were not discouraged by it , and then returned to their guns . " What makes Pope's work so impressive is that , despite his focus ...
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