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#OTD in 1805, the Royal Navy defeated a combined French and Spanish fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar. Fighting for Nelson were many foreign born sailors including over 360 Americans, 23 of whom served on HMS Victory. Many had volunteered but some had been pressed into service.

9:16 AM · Oct 21, 2024

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