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Nelson turns a blind eye - Battle of Copenhagen
Admiral Lord Nelson ignoring the signal from Sir Hyde Parker to stop fighting. He is looking though his telescope with his blind eye (popularising the phrase to turn a blind eye ). This occoured at the Battle of Copenhagen where the British fleet were ultimately victorious against a force of the Dano-Norwegian navy.
1801
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1801 Admiral Blind Blinded Command Commands Copenhagen Danish Midst Nelson Norwegian Orders Peering Scope Signal Telescope Turn Turning Turns Wrong Fleet Ignores Vistory
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This evocative image captures the pivotal moment during the Battle of Copenhagen on April 2, 1801, when Admiral Lord Nelson defied orders and continued the fight against the formidable Danish-Norwegian fleet. The British naval victory, led by Nelson's unyielding determination, is immortalized in this powerful photograph. Admiral Horatio Nelson, renowned for his courage and strategic brilliance, is depicted here with his telescope raised to his blind eye, turning a blind eye to the disobeying of Sir Hyde Parker's signal to cease hostilities. The iconic gesture popularized the phrase "to turn a blind eye" to mean willfully ignoring a problem or situation. Despite being blind in one eye, Nelson's unwavering focus and determination were unmatched. Peering intently through his telescope, he disregarded the commanding flags displayed amongst the midst of the fleet, driven by his conviction to secure a decisive victory for the British navy. The Battle of Copenhagen marked a significant turning point in the Napoleonic Wars, as the British fleet successfully prevented the Danish-Norwegian navy from joining forces with France. The ultimate victory was a testament to Nelson's leadership and the indomitable spirit of the British navy, making this image a symbol of British naval history and the enduring legacy of Lord Nelson.
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