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Animated Map: Battle of Trafalgar

Graphic from the 'Battle of Trafalgar Animation'

On 21 October 1805, the Royal Navy clashed with the Combined French and Spanish fleet at Cape Trafalgar, off the coast of Spain. The battle had massive repercussions for Napoleon's France and the future of the British Empire.

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Expert consultant: Colin White of the National Maritime Museum
Concept developed and designed by: The BBC History website team

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