Episode 125 - Battle of the Nile, one of Nelson's masterpieces, with special guest John Kuehn
Update: 2025-08-01
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One of Nelson's masterpieces was also one of the most lopsided defeats suffered by the French Navy and Napoleon's military. Special guest & author John Kuehn discusses the background, strategy, outcome, and legacy of the battle.
Step back into 1798 and witness one of the most dramatic naval battles in history — explore how Admiral Horatio Nelson outmaneuvered the French fleet at Aboukir Bay, delivering a crushing blow to Napoleon’s ambitions in the East. Learn about the bold tactics, intense ship-to-ship combat, and the lasting impact this victory had on the Napoleonic Wars and British naval supremacy.
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