Episode of Series “The Great commanders”.
Nelson is considered Britain’s greatest naval hero. Throughout his early career, he was considered insuboridinate and reckless, but the genius of his miltitary leadership ensured him a place in history. His battles against rival European fleets were unparalleled successes. At the Battle of Trafalgar, Nelson ensured that Britain had mastery of the seas which brought about the subsequent expansion of the British Empire.
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ACMI Identifier
306842
Language
English
Audience classification
PG
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Battles
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Military history
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Naval battles
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Nelson, Horatio, -Viscount Nelson, 1758-1805
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → War
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
History → Nelson, Horatio, -Viscount Nelson, 1758-1805
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)