What Really Happened At The Battle Of Trafalgar? | Nelson's Trafalgar

Despite being outnumbered, Admiral Horatio Nelson still managed to achieve victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, but sadly was mortally wounded in the process. How did Britain achieve this decisive victory? Nelson's naval career saw him in over 120 actions by the age of 17, enduring numerous injuries and illnesses, leading from the front and earning a reputation as a hero. In this documentary, find out about Nelson's life all the way up to one of the most famous naval battles in history.

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