Historical Events tagged with "French Fleet"
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Nelson's Fleet Defeats French and Spanish at Trafalgar
A British fleet led by Admiral Lord Nelson decisively defeated a combined French and Spanish fleet commanded by Admiral Villeneuve at the Battle of Trafalgar, which took place near Cape Trafalgar off the southwest coast of Spain. The confrontation was significant for maintaining British naval supremacy during the Napoleonic Wars, thwarting Napoleon's plans to invade Britain. The battle is particularly noted for Nelson's tactical innovations and his famous signal, "England expects that every man will do his duty." The engagement resulted in a decisive victory for the British, but also marked the eventual death of Lord Nelson.
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