Episodes Referencing This Book
October 19, 2025
Context:
The historian Ben Wilson's book is cited for making the point that the Battle of Copenhagen was different from previous Nelson battles because the Danes were defending their own capital city in front of their friends and families.
October 21, 2022
Context:
A passage is read from this book describing the horrific conditions sailors faced during battle, including the smoke, blood, and chaos on the gun decks
October 17, 2022
Context:
Dominic explicitly states 'I read a book called Empire of the Deep by Ben Wilson, all about the Royal Navy' when discussing naval phrases and terminology.