Horatio Nelson
Horatio Nelson
History
3/1/2013
Index
Abstract
In this paper, you will be reading about Horatio Nelson generally. You will understand why if it wasn’t for the death of Nelson’s mother, there wouldn’t have been Lord Nelson, a Trafalgar or an ‘immortal memory’.
Horatio Nelson
Horatio Nelson “was a flag officer famous for his service in the Royal Navy, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars. He was noted for his inspirational leadership and superb grasp of strategy and unconventional tactics, which resulted in a number of decisive naval victories.” (2013). Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horatio_Nelson,_1st_Viscount_Nelson
“The Royal Naval College in Dartmouth was divided into a number of ‘houses’, just like a public school, only they were called ‘divisions’.” Angus Konstam, A. K. (year). Horatio Nelson. Anyone would imagine there would be a Nelson division, but there wasn’t. “when he asked why there was no Nelson division, the answer was that it would be grossly unfair to raise one division above all the others.” Angus Konstam, A. K. (year). Horatio Nelson. Horatio was a Naval commander that always stood above his peers. The question is, did he deserve that accolade? Were his accomplishments worthy enough for him to be greatly respected two centuries later? Since other iconic leaders seemed to do much more than Nelson did. “Wellington won eight major battles, while Napoleon Bonaparte, self-styled emperor of France fought over two-dozen, most but not all of which were victorious.” Angus Konstam, A. K. (year). Horatio Nelson. There was a very important difference between Nelson and the three leaders; Nelson was the only one that understood the importance of sea power. Nelson had a natural ability to seize naval strategy, and he changed naval tactics severely. He then became the most successful guarantor of
History
3/1/2013
Index
Abstract
In this paper, you will be reading about Horatio Nelson generally. You will understand why if it wasn’t for the death of Nelson’s mother, there wouldn’t have been Lord Nelson, a Trafalgar or an ‘immortal memory’.
Horatio Nelson
Horatio Nelson “was a flag officer famous for his service in the Royal Navy, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars. He was noted for his inspirational leadership and superb grasp of strategy and unconventional tactics, which resulted in a number of decisive naval victories.” (2013). Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horatio_Nelson,_1st_Viscount_Nelson
“The Royal Naval College in Dartmouth was divided into a number of ‘houses’, just like a public school, only they were called ‘divisions’.” Angus Konstam, A. K. (year). Horatio Nelson. Anyone would imagine there would be a Nelson division, but there wasn’t. “when he asked why there was no Nelson division, the answer was that it would be grossly unfair to raise one division above all the others.” Angus Konstam, A. K. (year). Horatio Nelson. Horatio was a Naval commander that always stood above his peers. The question is, did he deserve that accolade? Were his accomplishments worthy enough for him to be greatly respected two centuries later? Since other iconic leaders seemed to do much more than Nelson did. “Wellington won eight major battles, while Napoleon Bonaparte, self-styled emperor of France fought over two-dozen, most but not all of which were victorious.” Angus Konstam, A. K. (year). Horatio Nelson. There was a very important difference between Nelson and the three leaders; Nelson was the only one that understood the importance of sea power. Nelson had a natural ability to seize naval strategy, and he changed naval tactics severely. He then became the most successful guarantor of