Horatio Nelson
Vice-Admiral of the White Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, 1st Duke of Bronte was a Royal Navy officer whose leadership, grasp of strategy, and unconventional tactics led to multiple decisive British naval victories during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Trafalgar Square is dedicated to him. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest admirals in history; many historians consider him the greatest.
Famous Quotes
View all 6 quotes“Gentlemen, when the enemy is committed to a mistake we must not interrupt him too soon.””
“No captain can do very wrong if he places his ship alongside that of the enemy.””
“First gain the victory and then make the best use of it you can.””
