Line of Fire (20/41) : The Battle of Trafalgar "1805"
For educational purposes
Nelson's celebrated signal opened the Battle of Trafalgar, the most famous engagement of the age of sail.
Tragically, he would not live to enjoy his crowning glory. Cut down by a French sniper at the very moment of triumph.
His greatest victory was also destined to be his memorial, for his fleet ended forever the Emperor Napoleon's dream of an invasion of of England.
Nelson's celebrated signal opened the Battle of Trafalgar, the most famous engagement of the age of sail.
Tragically, he would not live to enjoy his crowning glory. Cut down by a French sniper at the very moment of triumph.
His greatest victory was also destined to be his memorial, for his fleet ended forever the Emperor Napoleon's dream of an invasion of of England.