I loved reading about how he burned Napoleon's ships while he was in Egypt.
2006-07-16 06:31:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Nelson was a great naval commander, but he's a prime example of a hero who died at the right time. If he had survived Trafalgar, it's probable that his infamous affair with Lady Hamilton would have ruined his career.
2006-07-16 09:48:59 · answer #1 · answered by Spel Chekker 4 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Nelson was a marginally innovative admiral in command of the best fleet on the seas. His tactics were audacious, but the risk paid off for him and for England. If the French had been a little less hidebound, though his tactics could have resulted in disaster.
Military truism: It never pays to overestimate the military prowess of the French.
2006-07-16 06:41:32 · answer #2 · answered by Grendle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First- What a cool name! Entered Royal Navy at age 12, lost sight in right eye, right arm amputated. Reminds me of my ancestor, Joseph Oliver Boggs. Entered Civil War at age 16. Lost sight in right eye when shot in the head, but survived.
2006-07-16 07:16:36 · answer #3 · answered by sweet & sour 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because he was not required to be politically correct.
2006-07-16 06:35:13 · answer #4 · answered by Norm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Erm, he wasn't alone you know!
2006-07-16 12:00:14 · answer #5 · answered by Danny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
guts by the s...load
2006-07-16 13:51:51 · answer #6 · answered by Dan B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋