The battle commenced on October 21st 1805 and on this day Nelson's words were 'England expects that every man will do his duty'. Nelson watching from the deck from his HMS victory was the end to his war......
Nelson injured was carried down to the decks and in the distance was the sound of bangs..shooting and battle. Not to alarm the men on board Nelson had asked his men to cover his face with a cloth so no one would see him as this would cause great despair and grief. Nelson said to the doctor 'Doctor, I told you so.Doctor, I am gone. These were nelsons words as he was laid upon his bed. It was a horrible time especially for his close friend Hardy who stayed with him the whole time. Nelson's face had become pale and his body cold. But Nelson knew even though he was dying he knew that he had succeed and defeated the french and with his dying words he said 'thank God I have done my Duty'.