Very much so, but it was quite cosmopolitan (about 10% of sailors at Trafalgar were from overseas). There were also lots of Irish sailors. The Royal Navy was actually a pretty good option for the low… (View Post)

We always have. We even had a sneaking admiration, for many of those we fought. Over 200 years ago, we viewed Spain and Portugal the same way we now view Ukraine, and sent them a lot of military aid. (View Post)

Don’t forget the Essex Men and cockneys (which Sharpe was). The big recruiting grounds were Ireland, and the Highlands (where the army was almost the only career option, both for younger sons of farm… (View Post)

Many US judges see their duty now as “working towards the Fuhrer,” and “what would the Fuhrer do in my place?” The Republicans should now be viewed similarly to the NSDAP. (View Post)

Why agree a deal with a party who won’t uphold their end of the bargain? (View Post)