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The Only Time in History When Men on Horseback Captured a Fleet of Ships

July 14, 2021 The Dear Knows 0

A Dutch fleet stuck in the ice. A group of French soldiers sent to capture it. What could go wrong? The French Revolutionary Wars lasted a decade, but their strangest moment may have lasted just […]

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The Napoleonic Wars in India

December 19, 2013 The Dear Knows 0

This introduction to the political situation in India during the time period surrounding our beloved series comes from author Lauren Willig, who blogs at History Hoydens. As for India, well… I think we all know what kind […]

Capture of HMS Swiftsure by Indivisible and Dix-Août
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Ship Losses During the French Revolutionary War (1793-1802)

July 18, 2010 The Dear Knows 0

Ship losses during the Revolutionary War from 1793 through to late 1802 are very revealing as to the strength of the British navy. Although the French and Spanish were the main adversaries the British also […]

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The French Revolt and Empire: A Napoleonic Wars Summary

July 14, 2010 The Dear Knows 0

Today is Bastille Day, the 221st anniversary of the storming of the Bastille. While there had been dissent and even revolutionary action in France for some months prior, the storming of the Bastille was really […]

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Confusion to Robespierre and Napoleon: A Timeline of War With France

June 2, 2010 The Dear Knows 0

Throughout the majority of our beloved series (not to mention the majority of Jack and Stephen’s adult lives), England is at war with France. The series and real-life events intersect at some key points, but […]

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