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515. Nelson: Attack the French! (Part 2)
2024/11/21
The Rest Is History
D
Dominic
T
Tom
参与航空教育和培训的播客主持人
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播音员
主持著名true crime播客《Crime Junkie》的播音员和创始人。
Dominic和Tom讲述了尼尔森在法国大革命战争中的早期经历，包括土伦围城战、尼尔森在卡尔维战役中受伤以及他在地中海的早期行动。他们详细描述了尼尔森的性格、领导才能以及他对英国海军的贡献。他们还讨论了尼尔森与拿破仑之间的关系以及英国海军在与法国的战争中的战略。
两位主持人深入探讨了尼尔森的个人品质，例如他的勇气、决心和对细节的关注，以及这些品质如何影响了他的军事决策和成就。他们还分析了尼尔森与其他海军将领之间的关系，例如霍德和霍瑟姆，以及这些关系如何影响他的职业生涯。此外，他们还探讨了尼尔森与艾玛·汉密尔顿的关系，以及这段关系对尼尔森个人生活的影响。
Deep Dive
Why was the British navy crucial during the 1793 conflict with France?
France declared war on Britain, making the British navy essential for both defense and offense in Europe.
What was Nelson's condition when he took command of the Agamemnon?
Nelson was a sickly 34-year-old captain but highly motivated to serve his country.
Who led the French forces during the siege of Toulon?
Napoleon Bonaparte led the French forces during the siege of Toulon.
How did Nelson lose his left eye?
Nelson was struck in the face by a spray of stone and shrapnel during the siege of Calvi, blinding his left eye.
What event marked the beginning of a significant partnership for Nelson?
Nelson's encounter with Lieutenant Thomas Masterman Hardy during a skirmish with Spanish frigates marked the beginning of a significant partnership.
What was the significance of the fog during Nelson's approach to Jervis' fleet?
The thick fog allowed Nelson's ship to pass through the Spanish fleet undetected, providing crucial information to Jervis.
What was the name of Jervis' flagship during the battle off Cape St. Vincent?
Jervis' flagship was named Victory.
Nelson's career is not ended by his eye injury, as he hides the severity from his wife and continues to serve.
- Nelson does not report his eye injury in ship's logs.
- He tells his wife Fanny it's just a scratch.
- Corsica falls under British control after the siege of Calvi.
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