BULL221G - Edition 7,500
Battle of Trafalgar Anniversary
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BULL221G - Edition 7,500 |
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Battle of Trafalgar Anniversary |
| Nelson played a vital role in
securing Britain's freedom 200 years ago, both stopping the terrifying threat of
invasion by Napoleon's France and establishing British naval supremacy for the
next century. Born in Norfolk in 1758, Nelson joined the Royal Navy as a
midshipman at 12 years old. By the age of 21 he was a Captain and had sailed
half way round the world from India to the Americas. He went on to inspire his
men to victory in several major sea battles including the Nile, Copenhagen and
of course Trafalgar. As a leader, he was charismatic, courageous and a genius at
reading the battle in that most unpredictable of arenas - the sea. Nelson was
controversial and not without his critics but his life still inspires many
people across the globe. His qualities of courage, leadership, perseverance and
humanity are as relevant today as they were 200 years ago. Nelson's story unites
triumph over personal adversity with victory over the enemy. He suffered many
hardships during his career, including a spell of long-term unemployment. But
even losing an arm and being blinded in one eye in battle did not stop him from
fighting on heroically until his death in action at Trafalgar in 1805. .
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