In this episode of The Rest Is History, we explore the Battle of the Nile, a pivotal naval triumph for Horatio Nelson over the French fleet in 1798. Nelson's bold strategy, executed with exceptional skill by the Royal Navy, led to the destruction or capture of most of the French ships, severely undermining Napoleon's campaign in Egypt and reshaping Europe's geopolitical landscape. Despite facing fierce resistance and sustaining a wound himself, Nelson and his forces secured a decisive victory, lifting morale and solidifying Britain's naval supremacy.
