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This was part of the British war with France/Spain.The combined French & Spanish fleets which were built of wooden hulls and powered by cloth sails attempted to reach the open sea south west of Spain in 1805. When they did leave their ports, they were met by Lord Nelson of the Royal Navy, also equipped with wooden ships powered by the wind. Only one wooden ship was sunk during the battle, the rest were captured by the British.
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Was the great sea battle of Trafalgar a big deal?
Yes, for Great Britain.
Where did the British win against the French and Spanish in 1805?
The (Sea) Battle of Trafalgar
What did the Prussians do in the battle of trafalgar?
Prussia had a very good army, but no navy that I am aware of, at least none present at the Battle of Trafalgar. It was a sea battle between the warships of Great Britain and the warships of France and Spain.
When did Order of battle at the Battle of Trafalgar happen?
Order of battle at the Battle of Trafalgar happened in 1805.
When did Battle of Trafalgar happen?
Battle of Trafalgar happened on 1805-10-21.
Which famous figure stands on top of the columm in Trafalgar square?
Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, who died from wounds at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, stans on top of the column in Trafalgar Square.
Why was the battle of trafalgar one of the most important sea battles?
Adm Horatio Nelson's victory at Trafalgar broke Napoleon's Navy and, ended Napoleon's hope of invading England.
What was trafalgar square called before the battle of trafalgar?
Trafalgar Square didn't exist before the battle. It was built to commemorate Nelson's victory.
Was the battle of Trafalgar in Tudor time?
No, the battle of Trafalgar was in 1805, 200 years after the last Tudor monarch.
What was the significance of destroying the french army in the battle of Trafalgar?
There was no French Army destroyed at Trafalgar, it was a naval battle.
What affect did the russo-japanese war have on the people of japan today?
The same effect that the wooden era sea battle of Trafalgar (1805) gave to the people of Great Britain. Statues, Squares named after Trafalgar, Holidays named after the battle, etc.
Why was Lord Nelson so important?
Lord Nelson was a very famous Sea Captain of the 18th century. He is mostly known for his victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. Their is a huge statue of him in Trafalgar square London
