What was the Battle of Trafalgar?

What was the Battle of Trafalgar?

The Battle of Trafalgar was a naval battle fought on October 21, 1805, off the coast of Cape Trafalgar in Spain. It was a significant confrontation between the British Royal Navy, led by Admiral Lord Nelson, and the combined fleets of France and Spain during the Napoleonic Wars. The British achieved a decisive victory, destroying or capturing a significant portion of the enemy fleet. However, Admiral Nelson was fatally wounded during the battle. The Battle of Trafalgar ensured British naval supremacy and prevented Napoleon Bonaparte from invading Britain.