Cuthbert Collingwood21 October 1805
Leads the lee column and takes command after Nelson is wounded.
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Leads the lee column and takes command after Nelson is wounded.
Many French and Spanish ships surrender without any British ship being lost.
Nelson is killed but the British fleet wins a decisive victory.
The victory helps protect Britain from French invasion plans.
Traps Villeneuve outside Cadiz and forces battle off Cape Trafalgar.
Villeneuve leaves Cadiz and Nelson brings the combined fleet to battle.
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