In 1588, the Spanish Armada, a fleet of 130 ships, set sail to invade England. However, Mother Nature had different plans. A series of fierce storms, along with the nimble tactics of the English navy, led to the Armada's defeat. This event marked the rise of England as a formidable naval power.
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In 1962, during the Cuban Missile Crisis, a single man, Soviet Navy officer Vasili Arkhipov, prevented a nuclear war. As tensions skyrocketed, Arkhipov refused to authorize the launch of a nuclear torpedo, despite immense pressure. His decision played a crucial role in averting global catastrophe.
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Did you know that during World War II, British intelligence used Monopoly games to help Allied prisoners escape? Special edition sets were sent to POW camps, containing real maps, compasses, and money hidden within the game pieces. This creative strategy contributed to numerous successful escapes!
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