1. The Unconventional Tactics That Broke the Mold
Admiral Horatio Nelson’s innovative approach at the Battle of Trafalgar involved dividing his fleet into two columns, each sailing directly at the enemy. This strategy aimed to break the enemy’s line and engage in close-range combat, capitalizing on the superior gunnery skills of the British sailors. Nelson’s plan was a calculated risk, relying on the effectiveness of his crews to overcome the numerical advantage of the combined French and Spanish fleets (rmg.co.uk).
