The Battle of Trafalgar was a naval engagement that took place on 21 October 1805 between the Royal Navy and a combined fleet of the French and Spanish navies during the War of the Third Coalition. [5]

Nov 28, 2025 · Battle of Trafalgar, naval engagement of the Napoleonic Wars on October 21, 1805, which established British naval supremacy for more than 100 years; it was fought west of Cape …

Nov 9, 2009 · The naval battle of Trafalgar, which took place in the Atlantic Ocean off the southwest coast of Spain on October 21, 1805, was a pivotal moment in the Napoleonic wars that helped seal...

For Napoleon, the defeat at Trafalgar destroyed any realistic chance of invading Britain. The combined French and Spanish fleets suffered disastrous losses that left Britain in control of the seas for the …

Jan 16, 2024 · The Battle of Trafalgar, fought on October 21, 1805, off the southwestern coast of Spain, stands as one of the most significant naval conflicts in history. This pivotal engagement occurred …

Oct 21, 2024 · The Battle of Trafalgar, fought on October 21, 1805, marked a significant turning point in the Napoleonic Wars, establishing British naval supremacy. This pivotal naval conflict showcased …

The Battle of Trafalgar is one of the most famous naval battles in British history. Nelson led Britain to victory over a combined French and Spanish fleet, but was shot and died during the battle.

On Monday, 21st October 1805 off Cape Trafalgar, Vice Admiral Lord Nelson, on board his flagship HMS Victory, together the other 26 British ships of the line attacks the 33 ships of the combined …

Feb 17, 2011 · During the engagement at Trafalgar, on 21 October 1805, the Royal Navy annihilated the greatest threat to British security for 200 years, but lost Britain's national hero in the process.

The Battle of Trafalgar has been remembered in Greenwich for over 200 years. It was fought between the British Navy and the combined French and Spanish fleets off the Cape of Trafalgar near Cadiz …