On 21 October 1805, the Battle of Trafalgar marked a decisive moment in naval history as British Admiral Horatio Nelson led his fleet to a stunning victory over the combined forces of France and Spain.
Despite being heavily outnumbered, Nelson's brilliant tactics, including his bold decision to divide his forces and attack the enemy's line head-on, secured British naval supremacy.
However, amidst the chaos of battle, Nelson was fatally wounded by a French sharpshooter, dying aboard his flagship HMS Victory.
His triumph, though bittersweet, ensured Britain’s naval dominance and thwarted Napoleon’s ambitions to invade England.
