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November 1, 2022

The Jewish Sailors of Trafalgar

Menachem ben Shmuel, ten-year-old powder monkey and slop seller.

On October 21, Britons marked the 217th anniversary of the battle of Trafalgar, at which the British navy, commanded by Admiral Horatio Nelson, defeated the combined maritime forces of France and Spain—ending Napoleon’s quest for naval dominance. Georgia Gilholy delves into the stories of the Jews who fought in the battle:

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November 1, 2022

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