Although Trafalgar meant France could no longer challenge Britain at sea, Napoleon proceeded to establish the Continental System in an attempt to deny Britain trade with the continent.

Dec 21, 2025 · The Battle of Trafalgar was a naval engagement fought between British and French-led forces on October 21, 1805, during the Napoleonic Wars. It took place west of Cape Trafalgar, …

Nov 9, 2009 · The naval battle of Trafalgar, which took place in the Atlantic Ocean off the southwest coast of Spain on October 21, 1805, was a pivotal moment in the Napoleonic wars that helped seal …

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.

How important was the Battle of Trafalgar? For Napoleon, the defeat at Trafalgar destroyed any realistic chance of invading Britain. The combined French and Spanish fleets suffered disastrous losses that …

The Battle of Trafalgar has been remembered in Greenwich for over 200 years. It was fought between the British Navy and the combined French and Spanish fleets off the Cape of Trafalgar near Cadiz …

Trafalgar Square (/ trəˈfælɡər / ⓘ trə-FAL-gər) is a public square in the City of Westminster in Central London. It was established in the early 19th century around the area known as Charing Cross. Its …

The Battle of Trafalgar took place on 21 October 1805. Find out what led up to the British attack on the Franco-Spanish fleet - and how Nelson laid the plans for victory.