The Trafalgar companion : [leading historians explore Nelson's greatest victory

The battle of Trafalgar lasted just five hours, yet those short hours forever shattered Napoleon's dream of adding England to his list of conquests. This book, written by a number of respected authors, examines not only the battle but also the characters and motivation of the men that fought in it, including the great commanders Nelson and Villeneuve. Exploring the political and military aspects of the fighting, it provides detailed analyses of the tactics deployed by both sides, showing how strategies were translated into action. Introduction -- John B. Hattendorf The rivals -- Peter Padfield Nelson the man -- Edgar Vincent Nelson the commander -- Edgar Vincent The French and Spanish perspective -- Rémi Monaque Naval tactics in the age of sail -- Nicholas Tracy HMS Victory -- Peter Goodwin "Engage the enemy more closely" -- Joseph Callo Nelson and Trafalgar : the legacy -- Andrew Lambert. Edited By Alexander Stilwell. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 217) And Index.