The Franco-Spanish fleet was under the command of Pierre de Villeneuve.
The Battle of Trafalgar, fought on October 21, 1805, involved the British Royal Navy and the combined fleets of France and Spain. The British fleet, commanded by Admiral Horatio Nelson, sought to disrupt Napoleon's plans for naval dominance. The battle resulted in a decisive British victory, establishing British naval supremacy for the remainder of the Napoleonic Wars.
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Wow. Where to begin? 1. Trafalgar was a sea battle. Napoleon was in Austria at the time. 2. The Spanish fleet as well as the French was involved. 3. Nobody defeated GB at Trafalgar, which was an overwhelming victory for the British fleet under Vice-Admiral Nelson.
The main reason is that he commanded the British fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 and inflicted a devastating defeat on the combined French and Spanish fleets. This established Britain as the undisputed leading naval power, a position that wasn't seriously challenged till just after 1900. Please never confuse this Nelson with Nelson Mandela.
At the Battle of Cape Trafalgar, which took place on October 21, 1805, Horatio Nelson held the rank of Vice Admiral. He commanded the British fleet during this decisive naval engagement against the combined French and Spanish fleets, securing a significant victory that established British naval supremacy. Nelson's leadership and tactics were pivotal in the battle, leading to his posthumous recognition as one of Britain's greatest naval heroes.
The Trafalgar Square column, in London, is topped by a statue of Horatio Nelson. He was the vice admiral who commanded the British Fleet at (and was killed at) the Battle of Trafalgar.
Horatio Nelson commanded the Royal Navy fleet and Pierre De Villeneuve commanded the combined French and Spanish fleet.
The Battle of Trafalgar, fought on October 21, 1805, involved the British Royal Navy and the combined fleets of France and Spain. The British fleet, commanded by Admiral Horatio Nelson, sought to disrupt Napoleon's plans for naval dominance. The battle resulted in a decisive British victory, establishing British naval supremacy for the remainder of the Napoleonic Wars.
Admiral Lord Nelson.
Admiral Lord Nelson.
Lord Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) In October 1805 he destroyed the combined French and Spanish fleet off Cape Trafalgar. He was killed during the battle.
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It was 1805...Trafalgar.
French NEW RESPONDENT The French Fleet commanded by Admiral De Grasse.
Wow. Where to begin? 1. Trafalgar was a sea battle. Napoleon was in Austria at the time. 2. The Spanish fleet as well as the French was involved. 3. Nobody defeated GB at Trafalgar, which was an overwhelming victory for the British fleet under Vice-Admiral Nelson.
Trafalgar Square is in London England and commemorates the naval victory over the French fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.