π§ Britain's Armed History with Dr Sam Willis
π§ Dan Snow's History Hit
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24m
Sam Willis is a maritime historian, archaeologist, and broadcaster. He is the author of a number of books on maritime and naval history, including the latest book The Struggle for Sea Power: A Naval History of American Independence. In this fascinating episode, he discusses the rise of the sword, the musket and the machine gun, and how they have impacted Britain's national identity.
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