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The British won the battle of Trafalgar thanks to the innovative tactic of fighting,
which allowed the British men of war to break through the long battle line of the allied French and Spanish fleets, splitting them into two part and defeating them
piecemeal. A pivotal role was also played by the employment of the "carronades", a type of gun particularly destructive at short distances of which only the British ships were equipped with.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoA great deal. The French Emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte had invaded and taken over most of the countries in Europe and Britain was fighting for survival. For years the British had been fearful that Napoleon was going to invade and the battle of Trafalgar was the point at which Napoleon's naval power was utterly destroyed by the British navy. This meant that Napoleon could no longer threaten Britain with invasion by sea - which as Britain was an island meant that he was no longer a direct threat. It also meant that Britain could then concentrate on defeating Napoleon on land and ending his tyranny in Europe. This was achieved at the battle of Waterloo.
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Where did the British win against the French and Spanish in 1805?
The (Sea) Battle of Trafalgar
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.
Did nelson win battle of Waterloo?
No. Admiral Horatio Nelson was a Navy Admiral who won the Battle of Traflaga.The British commander at Waterloo was Arthur Wellsley, the Duke of Wellignton.
What year was Napoleon defeated by the British Navy?
The Battle of Trafalgar was fought in 1805.
Why was the Battle of Trafalgar called that?
The engagement took place of Cape Trafalgar (or in Spanish, Cabo Trafalgar) a headland in the province of Cadiz. The battle took place on October 21, 1805. This battle woul d have massive affects on France & the future of the British empire. British Admiral Nelson was the victor.
Where did the British win against the French and Spanish in 1805?
The (Sea) Battle of Trafalgar
How many Brittish died in the Battle of Trafalgar?
1,700 British died in the battle of Trafalgar and maybe even more.
What are facts about the battle of trafalgar?
A great British victory.
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.?
Why was the battle of trafalgar held at Trafalgar?
Because that is where the British Navy caught up with the French and Spanish Navies after they had moved out of Cadiz.
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.
Did nelson win battle of Waterloo?
No. Admiral Horatio Nelson was a Navy Admiral who won the Battle of Traflaga.The British commander at Waterloo was Arthur Wellsley, the Duke of Wellignton.
What were the results waging battle of trafalgar?
Napoleon was defeated by Nelson(a British commander)
What year was Napoleon defeated by the British Navy?
The Battle of Trafalgar was fought in 1805.
Whose statue is there on Trafalgar Squere?
The larger than life statue in Trafalgar Square in London is Admiral Horatio Nelson. He was a British naval hero who led the victory at the Battle of Trafalgar.
What was the scene of a naval battle off the coast of Spain in which the british defeated the french?
Trafalgar
Why was the Battle of Trafalgar called that?
The engagement took place of Cape Trafalgar (or in Spanish, Cabo Trafalgar) a headland in the province of Cadiz. The battle took place on October 21, 1805. This battle woul d have massive affects on France & the future of the British empire. British Admiral Nelson was the victor.
