257: When The Russians Fired On British Fishing Boats

from The History Chap Podcast · host Chris Green

Send me a messageJust after midnight on the 22nd October 1904, Russian warships opened fire on British fishing trawlers in the North Sea.Why?Because, as they sailed towards the Far East during the Russo-Japanese War, they thought that they were Japanese torpedo boats.Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life.Get my Free weekly newsletterSupport My Work - Make A Donation - Buy Me A CoffeeSupport the show

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