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Nearly 4000 people died in the battle but the most famous was Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson.
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∙ 12y agoNapolean was fighting a war of conquest. England opposed him and gave refuge to many French aristocrats . He was defeated on land by Lord Wellington's forces, and at sea by the British Fleet under the command of Lord Nelson
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∙ 14y agoWooden sailing ships of Great Britain engaged, defeated, and captured the wooden sailing ships of France and Spain off the southwest coast of Spain in 1805.
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∙ 14y agoBritish verses France/Spain.
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What events happened at the battle of trafalgar?
Trafalgar was a naval battle during theNapoleonicera along the strait of the same name. The Spanish built the largest ship with 65 guns on it. It was a combined force of Spanish and french ships versus the English ships under admiral Nelson. Nelson was killed but he won the battle.
What time did the Battle of Trafalgar start?
First round went down range at noon.
What happened after the Battle of Trafalgar?
After the Battle of Trafalgar, which took place in October of 1805, it is what did not happen that may be most significant. With the loss of his battle-fleet to the British off the Cape of Trafalgar, Napoleon did not (and could not) engage in any invasion of Great Britain, since British ships still controlled the seas. However that may be, the victory cemented the reputation of the British navy as foremost among modern nations and contributed to Great Britain's ongoing resistance to the aggressions of Napoleonic France.
Where did the british navy inflict a defeat that ended plans for an invasion of Britain?
The Naval battle at Trafalgar.
Which famous English Admiral died at the Battle of Trafalgar?
Admiral Horatio Nelson. was the commanding British officer. He was a tactical genius too.
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.
What happened to Lord Nelson during the Battle of Trafalgar?
He was killed by a rifleman,
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.
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.
Was the battle of Trafalgar in Tudor time?
No, the battle of Trafalgar was in 1805, 200 years after the last Tudor monarch.
When did Trafalgar Campaign happen?
Trafalgar Campaign happened in 1805.
How many Brittish died in the Battle of Trafalgar?
1,700 British died in the battle of Trafalgar and maybe even more.
What are the release dates for The Battle of Trafalgar - 1911?
The Battle of Trafalgar - 1911 was released on: USA: 22 September 1911
Which battle did British Admiral Horatio Nelson die in?
Admiral Horatio Nelson died on his flagship HMS Victory, at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21st October 1805.
Why was the square named Trafalgar Square?
It was named Trafalgar Square to commemorate the victory of the British Navy at the Battle of Trafalgar. It has a tall column on which stands a statue of Lord Horatio Nelson, who was killed during the battle.?
Who lost battle of trafalgar?
French.
