1. Fill in the blanks… Napoleon was born on an island near _____, but he had gained _____ nationality in time to join the French army. Some historians believe that ______ was a military _______. But others think he was helped massively by experienced _______ and new ______. ITALYWEAPONSGENIUS FRENCHNAPOLEON SOLDIERS

2. Objective What happened at the Battle of Trafalgar?

3. Background… In 1789, many British people welcomed the Revolution and the idea of liberty and equality. However when France became a republic in 1792, and the King was executed, most British people were horrified. France declared War on Britain in 1793, and with one short break the war lasted until 1815.In 1789, many British people welcomed the Revolution and the idea of liberty and equality. However when France became a republic in 1792, and the King was executed, most British people were horrified. France declared War on Britain in 1793, and with one short break the war lasted until 1815. Why would the British Government be worried about events in France?

4. You are a reporter at the scene of the battle… You will work in groups to produce a news style programme.You will work in groups to produce a news style programme. You will need to think about what happens of a news programme, there is more than one presenter.You will need to think about what happens of a news programme, there is more than one presenter. You will need to SELECT information from the following slides for your news report.You will need to SELECT information from the following slides for your news report.

5. NEWSFLASH ONE!!! Britain is France’s main enemy, Napoleon wanted to gain control of the English channel and invade England.

6. NEWSFLASH TWO!!! Admiral Nelson Napoleon Bonaparte

7. NEWFLASH THREE!!! When was the Battle Of Trafalgar? It happened on 21 October 1805 off Cape Trafalgar on the coast of south west Spain.It happened on 21 October 1805 off Cape Trafalgar on the coast of south west Spain.

8. NEWSFLASH FOUR!!! Who was involved? The battle was between the Royal Navy and a force made up of Spanish and French ships. The Royal Navy, under the command of Admiral Horatio Nelson, had 27 ships. The French and Spanish forces, under Admiral Pierre de Villeneuve, had 33 ships.

9. NEWSFLASH FIVE!!! Why did the battle take place?Why did the battle take place? The French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was gearing up to invade England. He had already taken over other parts of Europe and wanted to expand his empire. The two sides were in hot pursuit of each other, then they met up at Trafalgar.

10. NEWSFLASH SIX!!! What happened at the battle?What happened at the battle? The French and Spanish ships were lined up in a row. Instead of lining up against them, Nelson decided to attack them by forming two columns of ships, with the aim of pushing through the enemy lines and separating their ships into smaller groups.

11. NEWSFLASH SEVEN!!! As the battle started, Nelson made a signal, using flags, to his men from his ship, HMS Victory. It said: "England expects that every man will do his duty'. He later followed that with: "Engage the enemy more closely'.As the battle started, Nelson made a signal, using flags, to his men from his ship, HMS Victory. It said: "England expects that every man will do his duty'. He later followed that with: "Engage the enemy more closely'.

12. NEWSFLASH EIGHT!!! The Royal Navy succeeded in piercing the enemy line. By 4.30pm, the battle was over as the last of the French and Spanish forces surrendered or were overwhelmed.The Royal Navy succeeded in piercing the enemy line. By 4.30pm, the battle was over as the last of the French and Spanish forces surrendered or were overwhelmed.

13. NEWSFLASH NINE!!! It was a great victory for the Royal Navy, but they lost the man who had led the attack. Nelson was shot and died of his wounds in the closing stages of the battle.It was a great victory for the Royal Navy, but they lost the man who had led the attack. Nelson was shot and died of his wounds in the closing stages of the battle. A total of 8,500 men were killed and wounded.A total of 8,500 men were killed and wounded.

14. NEWSFLASH TEN!!! Following the battle, the Royal Navy was never again seriously challenged by the French fleet.Following the battle, the Royal Navy was never again seriously challenged by the French fleet. Napoleon abandoned his plans of invasion after the battle and they were never revived.Napoleon abandoned his plans of invasion after the battle and they were never revived.