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Trafalgar battle (Consequences (For Spain (Spain lost its fleet, that…
Trafalgar battle
Consequences
For Spain
Spain lost its fleet, that meant the end of Spain as a marine power and the difficulty to preserve the american colonies
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A plan for the battle
The prevailing tactics at the time involved manoeuvring to approach the enemy fleet in a single line of battle and then engaging broadside in parallel lines. One reason for the development of the line of battle system was to facilitate control of the fleet. The line also allowed either side to release by breaking away in formation; but Nelson wanted a definitive action.
Nelson's tactic was to cut the opposing line in three. Approaching in two columns, sailing perpendicular to the enemy's line, one towards the centre of the opposing line and one towards the trailing end, his ships would break the enemy formation into three, surround one third, and force them to fight to the end.
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