Distinguished himself by taking initiative, breaking formation, and capturing two Spanish ships.
Decisively destroyed the French fleet in Egypt, crippling Napoleon’s Mediterranean strategy. admiral nelson
Defeated the Danish fleet, famously putting his telescope to his blind eye to ignore orders to retreat. Distinguished himself by taking initiative
He was buried with a state funeral in St. Paul's Cathedral and is immortalized by Nelson’s Column in London. " leading from the front
Nelson was famously wounded multiple times, losing sight in his right eye at Calvi (1794) and his right arm at Santa Cruz de Tenerife (1797).
He was known for being a "rebel with a cause," leading from the front, sharing dangers with his men, and fostering a "band of brothers" mentality among his captains. Major Naval Victories