Nelson had far more experience than Villeneuve, yet his record also included failed or difficult amphibious operations. Those setbacks prevent a flawless heroic portrait without overturning the assessment of Nelson as an unusually capable admiral. His career separates expertise in fleet command from the distinct demands of joint land-sea operations. Success in one did not guarantee success in the other.
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Nelson's strengths and amphibious limitations
Nelson's long record made him an exceptional battle admiral without making him universally successful, especially in amphibious operations.