FRENCH REVOLUTION
FRANCE UNDER NAPOLEON
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Question
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he bombed the French ships with cannonballs
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he divided the French fleet and attacked smaller groups of boats
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he got help from the Prussians
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all of the above are true
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Detailed explanation-1: -Nelson would split his fleet and send two columns right into the middle of the enemy. Tactical map showing Nelson’s strategy to split the French and Spanish lines. This would precipitate a melee in which he knew his better trained crews, and faster, heavier guns would overcome the enemy.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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-4: -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.