"The Baltic - Victory's Forgotten War" Topic

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Tango01

28 Dec 2021 8:42 p.m. PST

"At the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 HMS Victory took incredible punishment from enemy fire. Her bow was smashed, her thick oak sides and masts were pummelled with heavy iron round shot from the French and Spanish cannons, and her wheel was shot away.

Her once proud figurehead – so much the symbol of fighting ships in the Age of Sail – was damaged beyond repair.

Thanks to Nelson's tactics, and the bravery and skill of the men, the battle was won…"
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