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The Rest Is History
In the episode, the host cited the book to highlight the stark differences between the Battle of Copenhagen and earlier naval engagements, noting the unique challenges of fighting on a city's doorstep. The historian's observation was used to deepen the discussion of the battle’s distinct dynamics.
Episode: 610. Nelson: The Battle of Copenhagen (Part 3)
Ben Wilson's book was cited as pointing out the stark differences between the Copenhagen battle and earlier engagements, emphasizing the unique challenges of fighting on a city's doorstep.
In his book, Empire of the Deep, the historian Ben Wilson makes what should be the obvious point, but it hadn't really occurred to me that there is a massive difference between this and previous battles.
Episode: 610. Nelson: The Battle of Copenhagen (Part 3)
Ben Wilson's book was cited for highlighting the distinctive nature of the Copenhagen battle compared with Nelson's earlier engagements.
In his book, Empire of the Deep, the historian Ben Wilson makes what should be the obvious point, but it hadn't really occurred to me that there is a massive difference between this and previous battles.
Episode: 245. Trafalgar: Victory (Part 3)
Ben Wilson's book was cited as describing the battle as a glimpse into hell for thousands of sailors on both sides.
This is one from Ben Wilson's book, Empire of the Deep. And he says, for thousands of sailors on both sides, the battle was a glimpse into hell.
Episode: 243. Trafalgar: A World at War (Part 1)
They mentioned reading a book called Empire of the Deep by Ben Wilson, which provides a wonderful section on the Royal Navy.
I read a book called Empire of the Deep by Ben Wilson all about the Royal Navy.