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BATTLE OF TRALFGAR
A Historical PowerPoint of the events of the battle in 1805
Information on the life of Horatio Nelson
Welcome to this presentation about the battle of Tralfagar in 1805.
We hope you enjoy it and learn some new facts about the battle and some
facts on Lord Nelson. This will be informative and people will
enjoy it!
Welcome page
Lord Nelson birth & early yearsNelson was born on 29th September
1758 in Burnham Thorpe in Norfolk. He was sixth of 11 children of a
clergyman.Joined the Navy age 12 and became
captain at the age of 20 and saw services in the West Indies.
Entering wars with different countries
When Britian signed up for the battles of the French Relevoulation in 1793,
Nelson was giving the Agamemnon. He served in the Meditterian and saw
battles at Calvi. At the Battle of Calvi, Nelson lost his
sight in his right eye.
After the Battle of Calvi, Nelson lost his right arm and left side of his eye. He fought the Battle of Calvi, but in 1805 a bigger battle was to come. The Great Battle of Trafalgar.
Main events of the battle.
2 men- Napoleon from France and Nelson from England.
The Battle of Tralfagar was to witness defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte's plans to invade Britain, and the death of Admiral
Lord Nelson. The Battle was held on 21’st October
1805 in Trafalgar.
Battle Of TralfagarOn 21’st October 1805, The Royal
Navy brought the greatest threat os ships for over 200 years.
Nelson started the battle at sea for his new friends from France. The reason he won the battle was that he had 22
Years of sea ships.
Nelson death AT 1 O’clock, Hardy realised that
Nelson wasn’t to his side. He was shot by a french man and instally killed. The Battle of Tralfgar was won and
Nelson was ordered a state funeral at St Paul’s Cathedral.