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The Two Greatest Uses of Trash Talk in the History of (Naval) Warfare As I’ve mentioned a few times (here, here, here and here), I’m a huge fan of Cracked.com. I love them because they’re hilarious,...

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1May 8, 2012
The Two Greatest Uses of Trash Talk in the History of (Naval) Warfare

As I’ve mentioned a few times (here, here, here and here), I’m a huge fan of Cracked.com. I love them because they’re hilarious, but also because they seem to have three or four...
0May 3, 2012
Social Politics and the Midshipmen’s Mutiny, Portsmouth 1791

In 1791 Thomas Leonard, a midshipman assigned to duty aboard HMS Saturn, refused to subject himself to the masthead punishment ordered by his First Lieutenant and triggered a series of...
1April 30, 2012
Mastering Leadership Reflexes: A Case Study of Captain Aubrey

The most fascinating aspect of Jack Aubrey’s character is the contradiction between his personality by land and by sea. On land he’s lost, unlucky in money and love, while at...

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Actions and Skirmishes
The Two Greatest Uses of Trash Talk in the History of (Naval) Warfare
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Essays
Social Politics and the Midshipmen’s Mutiny, Portsmouth 1791
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Captain Jack Aubrey
Mastering Leadership Reflexes: A Case Study of Captain Aubrey
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Events
Eyewitness Account of the Siege of Gibralter (Never Before Published)
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Events
An Overview of The Great Siege of Gibralter
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The Author
Patrick O’Brien: A Life Revealed Excerpt
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Essays
An Author’s Thoughts on Our Beloved Series
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Just For Fun
The 7 Most Terrifying Pirates From History
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Dr. Stephen Maturin
The Real Stephen Maturin?
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04. The Mauritius Command
The Capture of Mauritius in 1810 vs. The Mauritius Command
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