Chapter 3 · History
The Napoleonic Wars
Source: Handbook p.34
Britain fought against Napoleon's France in the early 19th century. Two key battles:
• Battle of Trafalgar (1805) — Admiral Nelson defeated the French and Spanish fleets but was killed during the battle. Trafalgar Square in London commemorates this victory.
• Battle of Waterloo (1815) — The Duke of Wellington defeated Napoleon, ending the Napoleonic Wars. Wellington later became Prime Minister.
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