Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUYK0BJZF3yNb2fw1EdAXUQ/join Our whole series on the life of Lord Nelson is available here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEbAHi3fZpuHERXgQ-jGmOYQTWV4KC3S0 How did the British fleet prepare for war, on the morning of the Battle of Trafalgar? With the flags of both fleets flying and both Nelson and the French admiral Villeneuve glittering in their uniforms, how did the two fleets finally collide? Amidst the rivers of blood, the blast of canons, the flying splinters, and the swirling smoke, how did Nelson’s ships and sailors fare? And, cornered by three enemy ships, what would be the fate of Nelson aboard his Victory…? Join Dominic and Tom as they reach the glorious, tragic climax of their epic voyage through the life and battles of Horatio Nelson, at the height of the Napoleonic Wars. "Start generating your own greener electricity for less, with £500 off Solar. Visit https://www.hivehome.com/history for more information. T&Cs apply* *Output and savings varies by season, electricity usage and system size. Paid-for surplus requires an eligible SEG tariff. Offer for new customers only. Ends 17th November." Learn more at https://www.uber.com/onourway Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Social channels: https://www.instagram.com/theresthistory/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theresthistory https://x.com/TheRestHistory https://bsky.app/profile/theresthistory.bsky.social https://www.threads.com/@theresthistory 00:00 Intro 01:03 Hive 02:20 The sound of the guns 04:35 Nelson’s plan 08:59 7.30AM - Nelson’s final preparations 18:55 11am Nelson takes his place in command 22:28 England expects every man will do his duty 25:48 Midday 32:21 The tragedy 34:01 Uber 34:38 Nelson is taken down below decks 40:08 Hardy arrives 41:45 How the battle played out 43:51 Nelson learns of the victory 46:45 The scale of the glory 47:42 The news spreads 52:35 The fate of Nelson’s body 54:45 The funeral 57:00 The fate of the other characters 1:00:24 The cult of Nelson 1:04:11 The modern reputation of Nelson Animation: Michael Sherdyts, Kate, Vadym Video Editor: Jack Meek & Harry Swan Social Producer: Harry Balden Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude Producer: Tabby Syrett Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith Executive Producer: Dom Johnson