Chapter 1
The grand chess board of 1805
Chapter 2
Floating castles and the science of wind
Chapter 3
The clash of titans off Cape Trafalgar
Chapter 4
The storm and the legacy
YOUR GOAL
Master of The wooden walls of Trafalgar
Ch 1 · The grand chess board of 1805
diego Admiral Pierre-Charles Villeneuve led British ships on a massive transatlantic chase
diego Trapped in Cadiz after failing to reach the English Channel, Villeneuve had to sail for Italy under furious
diego Admiral Villeneuve's fleet sails toward the Caribbean with British warships close behind.
BETA
diego Position your warships to break the line to discover Nelson's tactics at Trafalgar.
Fun Fact
Napoleon's seasickness: Napoleon Bonaparte hated the sea because he suffered from severe seasickness, which is why he rarely joined his navy on campaigns.
Glossary
strategy (noun)
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall military or political aim. In 1805, Napoleon devised a deceptive strategy to lure British fleets away from the English Channel.
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall military or political aim. In 1805, Napoleon devised a deceptive strategy to lure British fleets away from the English Channel.
Quiz
Approximately how many miles did Nelson chase the French fleet across the Atlantic and back?