The Battle of Trafalgar
Dan Snow's History Hit
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The 20th of october is trafalgar day, the anniversary of one of the greatest sea battles in history. Pubs and public spaces are still named after it around britain and its former empire. It was a battle of annihilation that became like hannibal's victory at canny. I think for the public, it's the one naval battle that we keep in our memory. i'll tell you what happened, and il try an't tell you why it mattered as well.
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