The British fleet commanded by Admiral Horatio Nelson won a decisive victory; however, Nelson lost his life during the battle. This victory consolidated Britain's supremacy at sea and effectively ended Napoleon's plans to invade England. The battle is regarded as one of the most important engagements in naval history.
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- What was Battle of Trafalgar?
- The naval Battle of Trafalgar was fought in 1805 off the coast of Spain between the British navy and the combined French-Spanish navy.
- When did Battle of Trafalgar happen?
- 1805 CE