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Q&A - Horatio Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar - Coggle Diagram
Q&A - Horatio Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar
Why did England win the Battle of Trafalgar?
Nelson
Inspired loyalty and was a great role model
Brave and led from the front. HMS was on front line
Leadership + quick thinking
His final words were "Thank God, i have done my duty"
Training
Gunners were better trained than the Spanish and French. Better accuracy
Poor weather and rough seas made conditions more difficult
British outnumbered in ships - 41 to 33
Tactics
Used to British columns of ships to break through the enemy
Nelson led from the front on HMS Victory
Agression
High risk = high reward, leading British ships would be under fire lots
What were the Causes and Consequences?
Causes
Nelson prevented the nav from reaching teh English Channel
French Admiral Villeneuve managed to invade Nelson
Napoleon Bonarparte formed alliance with Spain. Planned to invade Britain in 1805
Two fleets met at Trafalgar on 21st October 1805
Consequences
Mixed emotions from the Brits
Good
No threat of invasion from the French
British navy continued to dominate for the next 100 years
Great naval victory - 22 ships captured
Bad
Napolean still held alot of europe
The death of Nelson caused widespread mourning all over Britain
What made Nelson a successful naval commander?
Leadership
Nelson shared his plans with his officers
Nelson was very popular and inspired others
Nelson trusted his men
He was able to operate well under pressure and make quick decisions when necessary
Nelson Touch
He ensured his men were well trained
Bravery
He had a high risk, high reward strategy
Nelson continued even after being injured majorly
1794 - Corsica - lost his eye sight
1797 - Tenerife - Lost his right arm and just survived a tourniquet
Led from the front, HMS Victory was the leading ship
Last words were 'Thank God, I have done my duty'.
His Tactics
Attacked in columns which gave an advantage for better trained British gunners
He fought a hard as he could
Used at the Battle of St. Vincent in 1797
His victories would make a good conclusion