Battle of Trafalgar
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Date
October 21, 1805
Type
World
Author
htristian82
Location
Spain
Categories
Military & Conflict
Event Details
On October 21, 1805, the British Royal Navy led by Admiral Lord Nelson defeated a combined French and Spanish fleet off the coast of Spain. Nelson was killed in the battle.
The victory ensured British naval supremacy for the next century and prevented Napoleon from invading Britain.