A Long and Illustrious History
What was notable about the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805?
AIt ended the Hundred Years War with France
BThe British navy under Nelson defeated the combined French and Spanish fleets, but Nelson was killed ✓
CIt was Britain's greatest land victory
DBritain lost the battle but won the war
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is The British navy under Nelson defeated the combined French and Spanish fleets, but Nelson was killed.
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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