Title: Young Nelsons
Description: There was a long-standing British tradition of children going to sea, of boys who volunteered to fight for Britain, and along the way found glory, fame, and wealth. During the Napoleonic Wars, some children as young as eight were also fighting for the very survival of Britain.
Subjects: Child soldiers, Great Britain. Royal Navy, Great Britain, Naval History, British Naval operations, Juvenile Participation, Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815, History, Great britain, history, military, Sailors