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Nelson turns a blind eye - Battle of Copenhagen
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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
Media ID 23035340
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Tom Gillmor
1801 Admiral Blind Blinded Command Commands Copenhagen Danish Midst Nelson Norwegian Orders Peering Scope Signal Telescope Turn Turning Turns Wrong
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