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Overview of the Battle of Trafalgar
Entire books have been written about the Battle of Trafalgar, and many encyclopedia entries and articles as well. Even people without a strong interest in the Age of Sail or the Napoleonic Era (or, you know, both) probably know a bit about the battle. This article by the brilliant Andrew Lambert explains the battle in [...] -
The French Navy During the Napoleonic Era
While Jack and Stephen sometimes encounter enemies from other nations, the overwhelming villain of our beloved series is Napoleon Bonaparte acting through the French Navy. Of course, English antipathy towards the French dates back much farther than the Napoleonic Era, and that antipathy lead to a kind of Age of Sail naval arms race. Anglo-French [...] -
Letter to Admiral Collingwood Immediately After Trafalgar
From an officer on the Euralyus 26 October, 1805 Sir – I scarcely know whether, after so great a loss as the nation has sustained in Lord Nelson, and every one of us a friend, added to the inevitable destruction of nineteen fine prizes, I ought to congratulate you, but since the enemy, minus so [...] -
French Order of Battle at Trafalgar
October 21, 1805 Ship Guns Captain Bucentaure 80 Admiral Villeneuve Capt. J Magendie Formidable 80 Admiral Dumanoir de Pelley Capt. J Letellier Neptuno 80 Commodore Esprit Maistral Indomptable 80 Commodore J Hubert Algesiras 74 Admiral Cahrles Magon Capt. Gabriel Brouard Pluton 74 Commodore Cosmao Kerjulien Mont-Blanc 74 Commodore Noel La Villegris Intrepide 74 Commodore Louis [...] -
Admiral Collingwood’s Report of Trafalgar
From The Hampshire Chronicle Victory at Trafalgar and the death of Lord Nelson Great Naval Victory 6 November 1805. ADMIRALTY OFFICE; Dispatches of which the following are Copies, were received at the Admiralty Office this day, at one o’clock, A.M. from Vice Admiral Collingwood. Commander in Chief of his Majesty’s ships and vessels off Cadiz: [...] -
(Delusional) French Report of Victory at Trafalgar
From The Naval Chronicle, Vol. XIV, July to December 1805 The operations of the grand naval army second, in the Atlantic, those of the grand imperial army in Germany. The English fleet is annihilated! Nelson is no more! Indignant at being inactive in port, whilst our brave brethren in arms were gaining laurels in Germany, [...] -
Complete Aubreyad Timeline: Books vs. Real Events
*SPOILERS* This is a very useful timeline created by the inimitable Don Seltzer placing the events in the series alongside events in the real world. By its very nature, this timeline is all spoilers fore and aft, for the entire series. Proceed with caution!