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| − | British | + | Among many other campaigns, in his long naval career, Admiral Lord Nelson led the British fleet to victory in the [[Battle of the Nile]] in 1798 and in the [[Battle of Trafalgar]] in October 1805. |
| − | + | Nelson was severely injured by a falling sail at Trafalgar after a [[Flecha-del-Fuego]] set the sails of the [[HMS Victory]] on fire. | |
He was known for his ability to inspire and bring out the best in his men. | He was known for his ability to inspire and bring out the best in his men. | ||
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[[Category:A-Z|Nelson, Horatio]] | [[Category:A-Z|Nelson, Horatio]] | ||
[[Category:Royal Navy|Nelson, Horatio]] | [[Category:Royal Navy|Nelson, Horatio]] | ||
| + | [[Category:People|Nelson, Horatio]] | ||
| + | [[Category:British|Nelson, Horatio]] | ||
Revision as of 18:55, 29 September 2006
Among many other campaigns, in his long naval career, Admiral Lord Nelson led the British fleet to victory in the Battle of the Nile in 1798 and in the Battle of Trafalgar in October 1805.
Nelson was severely injured by a falling sail at Trafalgar after a Flecha-del-Fuego set the sails of the HMS Victory on fire.
He was known for his ability to inspire and bring out the best in his men.
