The fear of invasion by Bonaparte had been real enough, and widespread The naval historian, however, has the advantage of the ...

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PORTSMOUTH, England -- An international fleet of warships — from high-tech aircraft carriers to an 18th-century frigate — moved into position ahead of a mock sea battle Tuesday to mark 200 years since ...

Attention, holiday hipsters. If Halloween, Christmas or Easter are just too mainstream for you, 21 October will see the UK celebrate one of its lesser-known holidays: Trafalgar Day, which commemorates ...

After the French Revolution, Europe saw 20-odd years of almost constant war as Napoleon and his armies went on a conquering spree around the continent. By 1805, France pretty much ruled Europe. But ...

A unique Union Jack flag which was raised during the Battle of Trafalgar has emerged for sale for £450,000. It was displayed at the front of HMS Royal Sovereign which led one of the columns during the ...

Six Bermudian sailors fought alongside Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar. George Cole, Christopher Baiscomb, William Johnson, Jacob Simmons, John Tucker and Francis Wellman all ...

The Union Jack that flew from the Royal Sovereign at the Battle of Trafalgar, still features burn marks and splinters inflicted during the battle - Amer Ghazzal/Alamy Stock Photo An export ban has ...

That concludes the Daily Express' live blog following the Battle of Trafalgar. Ultimately, the British fleet was successful at the Battle of Trafalgar as Lord Nelson's bold and unconventional tactics ...

A plaque celebrating the life of a Cornishman who died at the Battle of Trafalgar 220 years ago is to be unveiled during a musical ceremony. A new piece of music will be rung on church bells during ...

The musket ball which killed Admiral Lord Nelson is to go on on display in his home county of Norfolk for the first time. The 15mm lead ball is mounted in a hinged sliver casket with remnants of the ...