The Rise and Fall of Napoleon

Nelson had a reputation for winning, but it seems even at the very beginning of his career, he was already able to motivate people and bring out the best in them. King william the fourth served in the royal navy and described him as ' irresistibly pleasing' Without the so called nelson touch, it's hard to imagine that the motley expedition of criminals and surplus sailors would have persevered through their ordeal in the jungle. The war ended in 17 83, just before nelson's 20 fifth birthday,. His country lost, but his career was made with peace. Nelson was ill suited to peace or idleness on land.