Which British admiral attacked the Danish fleet at the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Horatio Nelson
- Step 1: Britain feared that Denmark would join a neutral league against it. Step 2. Nelson attacked the fleet at anchor in Copenhagen roads. Answer: Horatio Nelson. Why not the others: Drake and Cook lived in other periods, and Wellington was an army commander.
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