Nelson's Battles in 3D: Copenhagen

Summary by Krater

This video details the historical naval battle of Copenhagen in 1801, recounting Admiral Horatio Nelson's strategy and engagement against the Danish defences under the command of Commodore Olfert Fischer.

From the video

Answers: What happened at the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801?

• Battle of Copenhagen 1801
• Naval warfare history
• Horatio Nelson's tactics
• Danish naval defences
• League of Armed Neutrality

What it concludes

• The British fleet successfully executed an attack on the Danish line at Copenhagen despite initial navigational setbacks and heavy resistance.
• Admiral Nelson famously ignored Sir Hyde Parker's signal to retreat by putting his telescope to his blind eye and continuing the attack.
• The battle resulted in a decisive British victory, leading to the collapse of the League of Armed Neutrality following the death of Emperor Paul of Russia.