142. The Naval Arms Race

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Jul 31, 20222:30:45Society & Culture

In this episode we discuss the Royal Navy of the 19th century as it transitioned from the age of sail to a relatively modern naval force. Colin Oliver returns as guest. Thanks to Mike and Donna Bleskie, Ian Davis, Perry,...

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