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Nelson was outnumbered by the French and Spanish, but he knew that his force was superior in every other area. Instead of sailing alongside them and firing as was conventional, he sailed his ships on a perpendicular course directly into the enemy fleet and split them, throwing them into confusion.
Good command and control and good gunnery (manned by good crewmen).
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What battle did nelson defeat napoleon?
Battle of Trafalgar. IMPROVEMENT At the battle of Trafalgar Lord Nelson didn't defeat Napoleon but the Allied French-Spanish Fleets under French Admiral Villeneuve.
When did napoleon lose the battle of Trafalgar?
He was not personally at Trafalgar; but his navy lost the engagement on 21 October 1805.
Which among the battles was not fought by napoleon battle of Leipzig battle of Trafalgar battle of Jutland?
The Battle of Jutland
What year was Napoleon defeated by the British Navy?
The Battle of Trafalgar was fought in 1805.
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 battle did Napoleon Bonaparte lose?
Trafalgar
Most significant naval battle of Napoleon's career?
The Battle of Trafalgar.
Where was Napoleon's major naval defeat?
The Battle of Trafalgar.
What battle did nelson defeat napoleon?
Battle of Trafalgar. IMPROVEMENT At the battle of Trafalgar Lord Nelson didn't defeat Napoleon but the Allied French-Spanish Fleets under French Admiral Villeneuve.
In what war did lord nelson defeat napoleon?
It was in the Battle of Trafalgar during Napoleon wars.
When did napoleon lose the battle of Trafalgar?
He was not personally at Trafalgar; but his navy lost the engagement on 21 October 1805.
Which among the battles was not fought by napoleon battle of Leipzig battle of Trafalgar battle of Jutland?
The Battle of Jutland
What was the only major naval battle that Napoleon lost off the coast of Spain?
Battle of Trafalgar
What started the battle of trafalgar?
Napoleon tried to invade England, Admiral Nelson was elected navy captain and defeated Napoleon. Have a look at URL in related links or go into google and type in 'Battle of Trafalgar guardian').
What is the purpose of Trafalgar Square?
To honor those that died in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 when Britain's navy defeated Napoleon I of France.
Which battles foiled Napoleon's scheme of invading England in 1805?
Battle of Trafalgar
What year was Napoleon defeated by the British Navy?
The Battle of Trafalgar was fought in 1805.
