Yep, they called them cowards-traitors-deserters and shot them, was cheaper than caring for them..
After the Armada, they kept the fleet at sea till half the crews died of various diseases, again, cheaper than having to pay them... After Agincourt, they only supplied ships home for the "landed Gentry", the soldiers had to get home as best they could. Thousands never made it back.. The Rich bankers gambled and lost trillions recently.. Joe Bloggs is picking up the bill.....
Nothing much has changed innit...
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