HMS Victory: Epic History of a Napoleonic Warship In 1805, Napoleon threatens mainland Europe, but Britain dominates the seas and destroys the Franco-Spanish fleet at Trafalgar. HMS Victory leads the way, epitomizing naval supremacy in the Napoleonic Wars. #NavalHistory #Warships #HMSvictory #EpicHistory | Epic History TV

HMS Victory's First Battle First commissioned in March 1778 during the American Revolutionary War, HMS Victory became Admiral Keppel’s flagship of the Royal Navy. Just months later, Victory sailed out to confront the French off Ushant. On July 23rd, the British and French fleets, each with nearly 30 ships-of-the-line, clashed in chaotic conditions, battling wind, rain, and each other. ⚓🔥 Victory opened fire on the massive Bretagne in a dramatic exchange, marking her entry into naval warfare. Wh

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