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Men of Honour: Trafalgar and the Making of the English Hero
Author: Adam Nicholson
Referenced in 2 episodes
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October 27, 2025
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Referenced as 'his brilliant book on Trafalgar' when discussing Nelson's battle strategy. The book is cited for describing Nelson's approach as 'the introduction of chaos as a tool of battle.'
November 18, 2024
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Referenced as having written 'a brilliant book on Trafalgar' - discussed in the context of describing the Royal Navy under Nelson as 'the most effective maritime killing machine in the world.'