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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. | 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. His medals were melted to his chest, a fact | + | Nelson was severely injured by a falling sail at Trafalgar after a [[Flecha-del-Fuego]] set the sails of the [[HMS Victory]] on fire. His medals were melted to his chest, a fact he is proud of. |
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. | ||
Revision as of 00:47, 29 November 2007
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. His medals were melted to his chest, a fact he is proud of.
He was known for his ability to inspire and bring out the best in his men.
Slave Trade
Lord Nelson believed that the Slave Trade was a necessary evil which provided a training ground for Britain's sailors and kept her economy strong. His speech against the bill, stopped the Abolition movement headed by Lord Wilberforce from passing laws to ban the slave trade.
