A Story Of Shipwreck, Mutiny And Murder
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Mutiny, Miscommunication, and Military Justice: A Historical Reflection
This chapter explores a naval court-martial following a disastrous shipwreck, highlighting the tensions of military justice and public perception. It reveals how the focus shifted from dire accusations of crew misconduct to the Navy's efforts to manage the narrative, ultimately questioning British imperial ideals during a time of moral uncertainty.
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