The Role of Nelson - Napoleon vs. Nelson Flashcards
1
Q
Where did Nelson have his famous moment?
A
During an attack on a Dutch fleet in Copenhagen (Denmark feared to be joining an alliance w Fr, Swe, Russ, Pruss vs. Br)
Nelson puts telescope against sightless eye to ignore signal of retreat
“turning a blind eye”
2
Q
When was Treaty of Amiens signed & broken?
A
signed March 1802
&
broken May 1803
- Fr refused a trade deal etc.
- Br declared war
(only lasted 14 months)
3
Q
What was Napoleon doing to prepare for war?
A
even before 1804 Napoleon was amassing an army in Boulogne
- blockaded Fr ports
- potential intent to invade Br
1804 reinforced army w Spanish
Fr commander Villeneuve unconfident despite his reinforced fleet
