On 21 October 1805, the Battle of Trafalgar took place between a British fleet under the command of Admiral Horatio Nelson, and a combined French and Spanish fleet. When the smoke settled, the Franco-Spanish force had lost 19 vessels. The British had lost none. #history #historyfans #otd #onthisday | History Hit

Battle of Trafalgar (1805) #napoleonbonaparte #history #documentary #reels | Kings & Generals

In the heat of the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805, Admiral Horatio Nelson was shot aboard HMS Victory. He would die 3 hours later. Though Britain would achieve total victory at Trafalgar, it came at an immeasurable cost. #trafalgar #nelson #history #historyhit | History Hit