In this special two-part episode of Betcha Didn't Know That, Mandy and Kevin transport you via discussion and soundscape back to 1805 where the greatest naval battle in the history of sailing ships was waged; The Battle of Trafalgar. They discuss the horrific conditions of the average sailor, the glory of victory, and the commanders of the battle, including the British hero, Vice Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson.

In Part One, they focus on the run-up to the battle, the main antagonists, some of the tactics Napoleon employed to outwit his British enemies, and how the British hoped to destroy the Franco/Spanish Combined Fleet.

In Part Two, they really get into the battle, the unique British commanders, the embattled French commander, which side had the advantage, and who was woefully unprepared for battle.

Feel the spray of the waves on your cheeks, the shudder of your ribs as cannons go off, and join them for one of their most ambitious episodes yet. Each episode is filled with fascinating information and entertaining myth-busting.

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Books:

"Nelson's Trafalgar: The Battle That Changed The World," by Roy Adkins."Nelson's Navy," by Brian Avery"Sea Warriors," by Richard Woodman

Music:Narcissus Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

"Impending Boom" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

"Clash Defiant" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/