In 1805, the British fleet defeated the combined French and Spanish forces. Which naval engagement was commanded by Admiral Nelson, who lost...

Explanation

The Battle of Trafalgar, fought on October 21, 1805, was a decisive naval engagement during the Napoleonic Wars. Admiral Horatio Nelson led the British Royal Navy to a significant victory against the combined French and Spanish fleets off the coast of Cape Trafalgar. Although the British victory ensured naval supremacy for the remainder of the war, Admiral Nelson was fatally wounded during the battle, becoming a national hero in Britain.