nelsonic

Updated: July 3, 2025

The allegation that, had Nelson followed a different method at Trafalgar, the 'brunt of the action would have been more equally felt' can be disposed of easily. In nearly all sea-fights, whether Nelsonic in character or not, half of the loss of the victors has fallen on considerably less than half the fleet.

Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge - Sea-Power and Other Studies