Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, was a British admiral famous for his participation in the Napoleonic Wars, most notably in the Battle of Trafalgar, (1805) a decisive British victory in the war, during which he lost his life.Nelson went against the conventional tactics of the time by cutting through the enemy's lines. Nelson was noted for his ability to inspire and bring out the best in his men, to the point that it gained a name: “The Nelson Touch”.
The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson
Author(s) : SOUTHEY Robert
- Year of publication :
- 2008
- Place and publisher :
- US: Kindle Edition