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Captain Cook Claims Australia

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This chapter takes listeners to a pivotal moment in naval history, centering on British sailor James Cook aboard the HMS Eagle during a conflict with France. Highlighting the intensity of battle and Cook's decisive leadership, it captures the chaos of pursuit and the critical actions taken as a French warship goes up in flames.

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