FRENCH REVOLUTION
FRANCE UNDER NAPOLEON
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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he ordered the British fleet to surround the French fleet
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he bombed Napoleon’s fleet
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he divided the French fleet into smaller groups and then attacked them
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he pretended to retreat and then attacked them from behind
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Detailed explanation-1: -Nelson’s solution to the problem was to cut the opposing line in three. Approaching in two columns, sailing perpendicular to the enemy’s line, one towards the centre of the opposing line and one towards the trailing end, his ships would surround the middle third, and force them to fight to the end.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Battle of Trafalgar was important because it established British naval supremacy for more than 100 years. The battle also shattered Napoleon’s plans to invade England.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Battle of Trafalgar is one of the most famous naval battles in British history. Nelson led Britain to victory over a combined French and Spanish fleet, but was shot and died during the battle.
Detailed explanation-4: -Why did Britain win at Trafalgar? The main reason why the British fleet won was the superior training and discipline of the crews. They had been at sea for years and most had been together in the same ship for at least two years. They knew their drills and worked as a team.