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photoshop1234 [79]
3 years ago
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What does impressment mean in history?

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alexandr1967 [171]3 years ago
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Impressment refers to the act in which men were captured and forced into naval service. While many nations at various times in history have employed a policy of impressment, the term is usually used in reference to Great Britain's Royal Navy
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