Admiral - Nelson

He was known for being a "rebel with a cause," leading from the front, sharing dangers with his men, and fostering a "band of brothers" mentality among his captains. Major Naval Victories

Nelson was famously wounded multiple times, losing sight in his right eye at Calvi (1794) and his right arm at Santa Cruz de Tenerife (1797). admiral nelson

Nelson's victories secured British naval supremacy for decades, saving Britain from the threat of invasion by Napoleon. "Blind eye" incident at Copenhagen? Role in the Transatlantic Slave Trade controversy? He was known for being a "rebel with

Defeated the Danish fleet, famously putting his telescope to his blind eye to ignore orders to retreat. "Blind eye" incident at Copenhagen

During the Battle of Trafalgar on October 21, 1805, aboard his flagship, HMS Victory , Nelson was shot by a French sniper.