One of historys most daring and able naval commanders, this admiral signaled his fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar by a flag that read England expects that every man will do his duty . What naval commander gave the supreme sacrifice at the Battle of Trafalgar while defeating the navies of the French and Spanish?
- Horatio Nelson
- Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington
- John Paul Jones
- James Wolfe
Answer
The correct answer is A) Horatio Nelson.
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