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Villeneuve's possible double-line defence

A double line is acknowledged as one of Villeneuve's ideas for meeting Nelson.

Battle Of TrafalgarFleet TacticsPierre-Charles de Villeneuve
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Question

Did Villeneuve anticipate Nelson's attack and consider a double line to counter it?

Short answer

A double line was one of his ideas.

Notes

A double line was one of Villeneuve's proposed formations. How it would have worked and whether the fleet could execute it are left unexplored.