A Long and Illustrious History
What was notable about the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805?
AIt was Britain's greatest land victory
BThe British navy under Nelson defeated the combined French and Spanish fleets, but Nelson was killed ✓
CBritain lost the battle but won the war
DIt ended the Hundred Years War with France
Explanation
At Trafalgar (1805), Nelson's fleet defeated the combined French and Spanish fleets, ending Napoleon's threat to invade Britain. However, Nelson was fatally wounded during the battle.
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