Captive officers vs captive sailors


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Posted by Jane Elizabeth on August 06, 1997 at 13:20:18:


In reply to Posting about something I don't know anything about posted by Margie on August 06, 1997 at 02:36:52

O'Brian IS well regarded for veracity. But I think the civility extended only to officers. Ordinary sailors were often impressed into service for the victors.




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