Nelson's Battles

From his first dramatic initiatives at the Battle of St. Vincent in 1797 to his last battle at Trafalgar in 1805, Horatio Nelson was a force to be reckoned with and a hero to his countrymen. This illuminating study of the battles that played such an important role in Napoleon''s defeat also takes a close look at the admiral''s art of naval warfare. It shows that Nelson was quick to adapt new ideas...