Napoleonic Wars - Nelson Flashcards
1
Q
How many ships of the line did the Royal Navy have in 1792 and 1802?
A
135 in 1792, 202 in 1802
2
Q
How many smaller frigates did the Royal Navy have in 1792 and 1802?
A
133 in 1792, 277 in 1802
3
Q
What was the increase in the amount of sailors before the French Wars?
A
16,000 to 135,000
4
Q
When was Nelson in command of a squadron in the Mediterranean?
A
1793
5
Q
When did the Battle of Cape St. Vincent take place?
A
14 February 1797
6
Q
When did Napoleon send troops to Egypt?
A
July 1, 1798
7
Q
How many French ships were captured during the Battle of the Nile?
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