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In reply to the discussion: How seriously does the rest of the world take Trump? Well, here's how Sky News is advertising his UK [View all]erronis
(20,990 posts)48. Thanks for your comment but.... Horatio Nelson was killed at the Spanish port of Trafalgar (Spain)
which might lead one to believe that he engaged in foreign actions. I don't think Nelson was part of the defeat
The Spanish Armada formed in the 1580's (long before Nelson's birth) and the English naval counter-force was commanded by Sir Francis Drake.
Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, 1st Duke of Bronté, KB (29 September 1758 21 October 1805) was a British flag officer in the Royal Navy. He was noted for his inspirational leadership, grasp of strategy, and unconventional tactics, which together resulted in a number of decisive British naval victories, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars. He was wounded several times in combat, losing the sight in one eye in Corsica at the age of 36, as well as most of one arm in the unsuccessful attempt to conquer Santa Cruz de Tenerife when 40 years of age. He was shot and killed at the age of 47 during his final victory at the Battle of Trafalgar near the Spanish port city of Cádiz in 1805.
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The outbreak of the French Revolutionary Wars allowed Nelson to return to service, where he was particularly active in the Mediterranean. He fought in several minor engagements off Toulon and was important in the capture of Corsica and subsequent diplomatic duties with the Italian states. In 1797, he distinguished himself while in command of HMS Captain at the Battle of Cape St Vincent.
Shortly after the battle, Nelson took part in the Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, where the attack was defeated and he was badly wounded, losing his right arm, and was forced to return to England to recuperate. The following year he won a decisive victory over the French at the Battle of the Nile and remained in the Mediterranean to support the Kingdom of Naples against a French invasion. In 1801 he was dispatched to the Baltic and won another victory, this time over the Danes at the Battle of Copenhagen. He subsequently commanded the blockade of the French and Spanish fleets at Toulon and, after their escape, chased them to the West Indies and back but failed to bring them to battle. After a brief return to England he took over the Cádiz blockade in 1805. On 21 October 1805, the Franco-Spanish fleet came out of port, and Nelson's fleet engaged them at the Battle of Trafalgar. The battle was Britain's greatest naval victory but during the action Nelson, aboard HMS Victory, was fatally wounded by a French sharpshooter. His body was brought back to England where he was accorded a state funeral.
Shortly after the battle, Nelson took part in the Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, where the attack was defeated and he was badly wounded, losing his right arm, and was forced to return to England to recuperate. The following year he won a decisive victory over the French at the Battle of the Nile and remained in the Mediterranean to support the Kingdom of Naples against a French invasion. In 1801 he was dispatched to the Baltic and won another victory, this time over the Danes at the Battle of Copenhagen. He subsequently commanded the blockade of the French and Spanish fleets at Toulon and, after their escape, chased them to the West Indies and back but failed to bring them to battle. After a brief return to England he took over the Cádiz blockade in 1805. On 21 October 1805, the Franco-Spanish fleet came out of port, and Nelson's fleet engaged them at the Battle of Trafalgar. The battle was Britain's greatest naval victory but during the action Nelson, aboard HMS Victory, was fatally wounded by a French sharpshooter. His body was brought back to England where he was accorded a state funeral.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horatio_Nelson,_1st_Viscount_Nelson
Just like the US military likes to say it is protecting US soil when it is active overseas. That makes all wars appear that they are in our own yards.
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How seriously does the rest of the world take Trump? Well, here's how Sky News is advertising his UK [View all]
demmiblue
Jun 2019
OP
You know, all those white military men look the same. Especially when invading countries.
erronis
Jun 2019
#22
erronis, Admiral Nelson never invaded another country. He commanded the fleet that defeated the
Nitram
Jun 2019
#36
Thanks for your comment but.... Horatio Nelson was killed at the Spanish port of Trafalgar (Spain)
erronis
Jun 2019
#48
You are in error, erronis. Nelson died on board his flagship during the naval battle of Trafalgar.
Nitram
Jun 2019
#50
That's great. Maybe they should buy a slot for this commercial on Fox and Friends!
PatrickforO
Jun 2019
#16
The racist insults member of Royal Family and recent mom and still welcomed! NT
SayItLoud
Jun 2019
#26