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A Famous Naval Battle
June 17th, 2015
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“England expects that every man will do his duty”. That sums up the purpose of living today, for every person to do their duty in this world before leaving it. This was the greatest naval battle that took place more than 200 years ago. One of the Napoleonic wars, the above mentioned battle, was fought on 21st October 1805. This battle was fought by British navy admirals commanded by Admiral Nelson against the combined navies of France and Spain commanded by admiral Villeneuve of France and admiral d’Aliva of Spain. In improper British idiom, we can say that Nelson pretty well whipped Napoleon’s backside. There was much loss of life on both sides of the battle but before you go concluding that this was a pyrrhic victory, let me show you why it is not. A battle is won when you overpower an enemy, regain your land and safeguard your honor, no matter how many lives you lose. But as they say in Treasure Island that drink and the devil did for the rest, the battle cost the world the best naval warmonger, Nelson Horatio, who died of injuries sustained in the battle. It was a big sea battle, and maybe in true spirit of seamanship. I dare say that an “aye, aye sir” would be very sufficient. I understand that they erected a monument to Admiral Nelson, I just cannot help wondering why they could not erect an old battleship! I mean, that would have been great, a good honor for a man who died from a sea-battle sustained wounds. Forget intelligent warfare that you know today because back then, if you had the biggest army, you won, and that was because you could afford to lose more men. If you had the biggest cast iron cannons, you won too. If you destroyed the enemy’s ships first, you won and if you won on the sea, then definitely you would win on land. Sheer might carried the day! Hit them very hard the first day, demoralize the opponent and then give them the beating of a lifetime. Horatio Nelson knew this too well and that is why he flexed all Britain’s muscle on the sea. To him and other fallen heroes, a cannon salute would be fitting. The British navy had a very superior battle fleet. It comprised of 8 big battleships each having more than 90 guns. Can you Identify the location of the battle on the map? Image courtesy of: http://twbrit.com/2009/10/21/trafalgar-day/ |
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