This is a classic work of naval history, detailing the events leading up to and including the famous Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Philip Howard Colomb provides a detailed analysis of the ships, tactics, and strategies involved in the battle, as well as the personalities of the commanders on both sides. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of naval warfare. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.