Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #20178 in DVD
• Released on: 2004-08-16
• Rating: Exempt
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Format: PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 55 minutes

Synopsis
A examination of the British naval victory over Napoleon Bonaparte's invading force that would lead to Horatio Nelson being remembered as one of the greatest Admirals in maritime history. Sadly, it was also this battle that would claim his life.

Customer Reviews

Great programme on Trafalgar!
This is an excellent introduction to the battle of Trafalgar. Unlike the other videos that I have reviewed on Nelson, this one focuses events leading to battle and not just on Nelson. It puts the battle within the context of the Napoleonic Wars. There are clips from movies and reenactments of men firing cannon from the ship, which make this an interesting and exciting video to watch. Particularly interesting are the reenactors who portray Admiral Villeneuve and a British seaman, Robinson (aka Jack Nastyface). Both speak to the camera, saying things that the real life person wrote. There are also 3D graphics that show the movements of the ships. Also discussed are life aboard ship, battle tactics, types of shot and a host of other things. Commentary is by Dr. David Chandler of the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst. This video moves along at a snappy pace and I hardly noticed that an hour had passed. I highly recommend this programme.

The Battle of Trafalgar-Nelsons Victory
I bought this item as a birthday gift for a family member and they have imformed that it is a very good watch.Full of facts and very well put to together.They say that Robert Powell is an excellent narrator.As a little foot note my relative that received this is acually German.So it goes to show that other nations take an intrest in our history.