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Nelson’s Trafalgar examines the legendary Admiral Horatio Nelson, a complex figure known for his heroic deeds, complex controversies, and his great romance with Lady Hamilton. His death during the Battle of Trafalgar is immortalized in bronze and stone in Trafalgar Square.

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[georgepurdy]

This; MORE OF THIS! The Navy of most Nations are so criminally undervalued in documentaries unless it’s the WW2 German U-boats or the USS Enterprise.

Actual in-depth analysis of the Line of Battle, The Admirals, Captain and, Crew. I just want more like this.

[MrNiceGuyHistory]

Ahhh... Another blissfully relaxing documentary about the unimaginable horrors of warfare to drift asleep too.. Much appreciated!

[seanbigay]

I'm mildly disappointed that Lord Nelson's famous last words got left out. He had a gift for words, and his last ones were words befitting a hero: "Thank God, I have done my duty!"

[geoffcollier]

My Grandfather joined the royal navy at the age of twelve in 1897. Obviously little change from the time of Nelson!
He served through the first world war and was involved with naval blockade of the German navy in the North sea as well as duties throughout the world until he was dismissed the navy not long after war ended in that great move towards peace and disarmament. His remark at that time was that at sometime in the future we will have to do this all again.
How true!

[jimwalker]

I live in England, my home was built in 1805, and it fascinates me that whilst my home was being built, the battle of Trafalgar was in progress

[alvaroyg]

Although I am a Spaniard, I must admit Nelson was one of the most dexterous men at sea the world has ever seen. Here in Spain, people tend to despise British strategies, which encompass, for instance, having hindered Spain's colonial trade during the reign of Philip II or, as it happens, having won the Battle of Trafalgar. Nevertheless, I cannot show but sheer respect to a man who, counting upon fewer warships than his enemy, succeeded in rising up with a victory that remains immortalized in both English and Spanish historical archives.

[jorgecruzseda]

England expects that EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY!!!!🧐

[stephenholmes]

The navy saved us on at least 5 occasions and its work to stop the slave trade seems to be ignored for some reason?

[Kroggnagch]

Im an American, and this dude has my love and admiration. What a man. He absolutely didnt ask any of his men to put themselves anywhere he would not put himself.

[ernestoA.]

“ Cannot one of you hold the damn Channel for just 6 hours “Napoleon cursing to his Admirals

[philryan]

A very good documentary on one of Britain's greatest war heroes.

[lw]

Winning the Napoleanic war allowed Britain to devote itself to industry abd trade from 1815-1914. It was also our greatest period arguably in the arts and literature, as well as the sciences and philosophy.

[rob]

One of the best examples of why excellent, insightful, historical, documentaries will always find an audience, and will never stop being made.

[captain]

I have to say as an ex British soldier with 30 year’s service, I am no longer proud to be British. The country is being ground into the ground by inept politicians, lazy incompetent civil servants, lying mainstream media. But I am immensely proud of our history, with no apology. Nelson, Wellington, Churchill, Montgomery.

[Anglo_Saxon]

You couldn't make it up with this fella.
He is the perfect, textbook War Hero.He lead from the front, the end often justified the means of his actions.
Dangerous, brave man.
And to top it off, as he is fighting perhaps his greatest most important battle(and winning)he takes a fatal bullet and dies in action.
Perfect.

[chrismaskell]

RIP Lord Nelson you are my Royal Navy Hero and I will remember you're famous signal England expects every man will do his Duty 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[SNP-]

If I remember correctly, it was Nelson who also retook Malta from the French - Napoleon had invaded the island on his way to Egypt. Malta was to be major asset to Great Britain in the Mediterranen in later times, especially in World War 2, and all thanks to Nelson.

[anthonynicholson]

Nelson, Cochran and Drake are by far my three favourite English Naval officers

[georgewilkinson]

One of the best accounts of the life of Lord Nelson I have seen. A true hero.🇬🇧🇨🇦

[TechnikMeister]

He served as a hero, fought like a hero, loved like a hero and died a hero's death. It would be 160 years before the nation would pour out its grief in such a way and bury another hero, Sir Winston Churchill. I don't think there has ever been another nation in history that has seen and felt the highs of victory and the depths of despair as Gt Britain.