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Barbary piracy and the Western Squadron

The Western Squadron's early role against Barbary piracy preceded its association with operations against France.

Barbary Pirates Coastal Raiding Royal Navy Western Squadron

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Question

Have you covered Barbary pirate attacks on Britain?

Short answer

Yes. The Western Squadron video covers its origins in operations against Barbary pirates.

Notes

The Western Squadron's origins lay in fighting Barbary pirates. Its later association with operations against France can obscure that earlier role. The separate Western Squadron video covers that development in greater detail.