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Three cheers for Nelson and Trafalgar!! 
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October 21, 1805
Battle of Trafalgar
In one of the most decisive naval battles in history, a British fleet under Admiral Lord Nelson defeats a combined French and Spanish fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar, fought off the coast of Spain.
At sea, Lord Nelson and the Royal Navy consistently thwarted Napoleon Bonaparte, who led France to preeminence on the European mainland. Nelson's last and greatest victory against the French was the Battle of Trafalgar, which began after Nelson caught sight of a Franco-Spanish force of 33 ships. Preparing to engage the enemy force on October 21, Nelson divided his 27 ships into two divisions and signaled a famous message from the flagship Victory: "England expects that every man will do his duty."
In five hours of fighting, the British devastated the enemy fleet, destroying 19 enemy ships. No British ships were lost, but 1,500 British seamen were killed or wounded in the heavy fighting. The battle raged at its fiercest around the Victory, and a French sniper shot Nelson in the shoulder and chest. The admiral was taken below and died about 30 minutes before the end of the battle. Nelson's last words, after being informed that victory was imminent, were "Now I am satisfied. Thank God I have done my duty."
Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar ensured that Napoleon would never invade Britain. Nelson, hailed as the savior of his nation, was given a magnificent funeral in St. Paul's Cathedral in London. A column was erected to his memory in the newly named Trafalgar Square, and numerous streets were renamed in his honor.
[From HistoryChannel]
October 21, 1805
Battle of Trafalgar
In one of the most decisive naval battles in history, a British fleet under Admiral Lord Nelson defeats a combined French and Spanish fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar, fought off the coast of Spain.
At sea, Lord Nelson and the Royal Navy consistently thwarted Napoleon Bonaparte, who led France to preeminence on the European mainland. Nelson's last and greatest victory against the French was the Battle of Trafalgar, which began after Nelson caught sight of a Franco-Spanish force of 33 ships. Preparing to engage the enemy force on October 21, Nelson divided his 27 ships into two divisions and signaled a famous message from the flagship Victory: "England expects that every man will do his duty."
In five hours of fighting, the British devastated the enemy fleet, destroying 19 enemy ships. No British ships were lost, but 1,500 British seamen were killed or wounded in the heavy fighting. The battle raged at its fiercest around the Victory, and a French sniper shot Nelson in the shoulder and chest. The admiral was taken below and died about 30 minutes before the end of the battle. Nelson's last words, after being informed that victory was imminent, were "Now I am satisfied. Thank God I have done my duty."
Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar ensured that Napoleon would never invade Britain. Nelson, hailed as the savior of his nation, was given a magnificent funeral in St. Paul's Cathedral in London. A column was erected to his memory in the newly named Trafalgar Square, and numerous streets were renamed in his honor.
[From HistoryChannel]
Kiss me hardy!
I was sort of for the other side, thank you very much you gin-swigging Limey.
Oh yeah, and thanks for making my day
Too bad Nelson had to die though. Hats off to that chap for gallantly dying, even as the enemy as he was.
Oh yeah, and thanks for making my day
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Too bad Nelson had to die though. Hats off to that chap for gallantly dying, even as the enemy as he was.
I don't recall ever celebrating Trafalgar Day. My dad does though. They used to give them a day off school. Same with Empire Day. Ahh c'est la vie.
Or as the French say, "That's life!".
Or as the French say, "That's life!".
Rule Brittania! 
Brittania rule the waves! 
Eh?
[That is to say, "oh!" wasn't aware of anyone being fussed in the slightest. And I would say that most probably goes for the gent with the doodling down his spine - more likely concerned more with whether Gerrard can play with Lampard and other sleep-inducing conundrums.]
[That is to say, "oh!" wasn't aware of anyone being fussed in the slightest. And I would say that most probably goes for the gent with the doodling down his spine - more likely concerned more with whether Gerrard can play with Lampard and other sleep-inducing conundrums.]
Originally Posted by Louis VI the Fat:
Rule Brittania!
Brittania rule the waves!
Damn. Louis has been working out. Rule Brittania! Brittania rule the waves! Originally Posted by SSNeoperestroika:
more likely concerned more with whether Gerrard can play with Lampard and other sleep-inducing conundrums.
more likely concerned more with whether Gerrard can play with Lampard and other sleep-inducing conundrums.
Hah! I say you are simply jealous that the Scots, Welsh and Irish didn't make it to the World Cup, whereas we Ingerland are going to win it. Really. Best players in the world mate! Originally Posted by Vladimir:
Damn. Louis has been working out.
Damn. Louis has been working out.
Don't know who this Louis bloke is. But it's hard work, mate, downing all those pints.
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