Prize of war
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| A '''prize of war''' is a piece of enemy property or land seized by a belligerent party during or after a war or battle, typically at sea. This term was used nearly exclusively in terms of captured ships during the 18th and 19th centuries. | A '''prize of war''' is a piece of enemy property or land seized by a belligerent party during or after a war or battle, typically at sea. This term was used nearly exclusively in terms of captured ships during the 18th and 19th centuries. | ||
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A prize of war is a piece of enemy property or land seized by a belligerent party during or after a war or battle, typically at sea. This term was used nearly exclusively in terms of captured ships during the 18th and 19th centuries.
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See also
- Copenhagenization (naval)
- List of ships captured in the 18th century
- List of ships captured in the 19th century
- Prize (law)
- Prize money
- War looting
- War trophy
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