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  1. www.britannica.com › event › Battle-of-TrafalgarBattle of Trafalgar | Summary, Facts, & Significance | Britannica

    May 14, 2024 · Battle of Trafalgar, (October 21, 1805), naval engagement of the Napoleonic Wars, which established British naval supremacy for more than 100 years; it was fought west of Cape Trafalgar, Spain, between Cádiz and the Strait of Gibraltar. A fleet of 33 ships (18 French and 15 Spanish) under Admiral Pierre de Villeneuve fought a British fleet of ...

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  3. www.historytools.org › stories › the-battle-ofThe Battle of Trafalgar: A Defining Moment in Naval History

    May 26, 2024 · Introduction. The Battle of Trafalgar, fought on October 21, 1805, was a watershed moment in the Napoleonic Wars and a turning point in the history of naval warfare. This momentous clash between the British Royal Navy and the combined fleets of France and Spain resulted in a decisive victory for the British, solidifying their naval supremacy ...

  4. www.historytools.org › stories › the-road-toThe Road to Trafalgar: Examining the Context and Causes of ...

    May 26, 2024 · On the morning of October 21, the two fleets made visual contact off Cape Trafalgar, and Nelson‘s plan swung into action. What followed was a brutal and bloody battle that raged for over five hours, with the British ultimately emerging victorious. The combined fleet was shattered, losing 22 ships captured or destroyed, while the British lost ...

  5. www.msn.com › en-us › newsHoratio Nelson's Body: When The British Pickled Their Dead ...

    3 days ago · At the Battle of Trafalgar during the Napoleonic War, Britain's most beloved naval hero, Horatio Nelson, was struck by a musket ball on the deck of the Victory.The bullet ripped through his ...

  6. www.historytools.org › stories › the-defeat-of-theThe Defeat of the Spanish Armada: A Turning Point in European ...

    May 26, 2024 · The Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, where the British Royal Navy‘s superior tactics and technology defeated the combined French and Spanish fleets. The legacy of the Spanish Armada can still be felt today, not just in the realm of military history, but in the broader cultural and political landscape of Europe and the world.

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    May 20, 2024 · Relive the Battle of Trafalgar, where Admiral Nelson's victory secured British naval supremacy and marked the rise of the British Empire.

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