The Story of Fighting ShipsTraces the history of fighting ships from the days of the ancient Cretans through World War II. |
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... galley . Panicky , leaderless , they threshed indecisively . The galley struck the canoe . There was a grinding crash . The galley shivered , bucking like a frightened horse . A frightful howling rang in Nektho's ears . The pirate canoe ...
... galley . Panicky , leaderless , they threshed indecisively . The galley struck the canoe . There was a grinding crash . The galley shivered , bucking like a frightened horse . A frightful howling rang in Nektho's ears . The pirate canoe ...
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... galley slave , or how many girls were dragged from their homes to Moor- ish harems . The cruelty wasn't all one - sided , of course . To most Europeans , the Moors were vermin , deserving only to be stamped out merci- lessly . An order ...
... galley slave , or how many girls were dragged from their homes to Moor- ish harems . The cruelty wasn't all one - sided , of course . To most Europeans , the Moors were vermin , deserving only to be stamped out merci- lessly . An order ...
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... galley was taken up by oars . The cannon were good only for very short range and were used for killing the enemy rather than sinking his ship . One authority on galley warfare maintained that cannon fire should be withheld until the ...
... galley was taken up by oars . The cannon were good only for very short range and were used for killing the enemy rather than sinking his ship . One authority on galley warfare maintained that cannon fire should be withheld until the ...
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The Value of the Sea | 9 |
Task Force 1800 B C | 13 |
The Beloved of Athene | 27 |
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