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Trafalgar
- The Biography of a Battle
- Narrated by: John Telfer
- Length: 13 hrs and 6 mins
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This is the true story of the Battle of Trafalgar, Britain's most significant sea battle, as seen through the smoke-hazed gunports of the fighting ships. In an atmosphere of choking fumes from cannon and musket fire, amid noise so intense it was almost tangible, the crews of the British, French and Spanish ships did their best to carry out their allotted tasks. For over five hours they were in constant danger from a terrifying array of iron and lead missiles fired from enemy guns, as well as the deadly wooden splinters smashed from the ships' hulls by the cannonballs.
While the men manoeuvred the ships and kept the cannons firing, the women helped the surgeons tend the sick or helped the boys - the 'powder monkeys' - in the hazardous job of carrying gunpowder cartridges from the central magazine to the gun decks. Trafalgar set the seal on British naval supremacy, which became the mainspring for the growth of the British Empire, and in the short term not only prevented Napoleon from invading Britain, but also enabled Britain and its Continental allies to mount the campaign that would eventually defeat the French emperor: without Trafalgar there would be no Waterloo.
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- "coachmarkwhite"
- 17-03-24
Comprehensive and well told
It was quite an insight into every aspect of the battle, what was as at stake, the buildup and the blow by blow coverage. Trafalgar was pivotal to Britain’s preeminence throughout the 19th century and beyond. Well worth listening to understand it more.
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- Phil Wain
- 31-10-21
Great account.
Enjoyed every minute. Detail was just right. Good balance about what happened in the battle and wider issues and characters. Always enjoyed learning about trafalgar and learned lots more from this. Can’t really think of a criticism it was just the right length and informative.
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- Sean
- 21-07-21
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enjoyed this book,it was interesting to hear both sides of the story,I can barely imagine one of those battles,such courage and stoicism,incredible,loved listening to the letters from officers and young gentlemen,vey poignant,we've lost something in our use of language.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-03-22
Trafalgar
I've read a number of books on the Battle of Trafalgar ans enjoyed listening to this book as much as any other on the subject. Well read and very interesting
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- Pierre Bovington
- 29-11-22
Beautiful story.
Brilliant, I loved this book. Roy Adkins tells an inspirational tale of a hero, Horatio Nelson. Next time I am driving by Trafalgar Square , I will remember this excellent read.
HMS Victory, moored in Portsmouth is on my to do list.
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- Colin Pearson
- 13-06-22
Second listen.
Listened again and picked up more this time. I suspect this is one of those books that can be listened to several times and the depth of information releases more each time. cracking read.
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- Andrew McMinn
- 08-12-22
Absolutely Riveting!
Before this audio book, I had very little knowledge of the battle of Trafalgar. This book is so much more than a description of the tactics. It describes the politics, personal accounts, and lifestyles of the various players and compares the opposing forces.
The narrator is absolutely superb, and I will be looking for more books by him. I could clearly visualise certain scenes and was enthralled. Thank you to all who worked on this.
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- Amazon Customer
- 15-12-23
True life at its best - and worst
From the outset one becomes engrossed in the politics and characters leading up to the tumultuous battle and beyond
Detailed research with first hand accounts coupled with excellent narration takes to reader to the heart of the storm. The weapons with the smell of gunpowder, blood and all else can only capture the bravery of the men and women who did as they were expected
I cannot give enough praise
Footnote, I bought both kindle and audible versions which worked seamlessly
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- SouthEastAlex
- 28-12-21
Seems like everything is in here
Feels very complete and I found it fascinating.
Sometimes it’s not obvious when a quote or extract is being read out rather than the main text.
But not going to drop this excellent work a star for that.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-08-23
Brilliant, moving and fascinating.
This book at the perfect balance of detail, emotion and excitement. Fantastically read and very well constructed it really transports you to the period. Will listen to this multiple times for sure.
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