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Rearview Mirror Chronicles
Keith Hockton, FRAS, is a publisher, podcaster, writer and author based in Penang, Malaysia. He is South East Asian Editor for International Living, a lifestyle based magazine. He lectures internationally on history and Malaysia and is passionate about making history fun and accessible to all. Keith is a Fellow of The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland.
His published books include:
• Atlas of Australian Dive Sites - Travellers Edition (Harper Collins Australia, 2003).
• Penang - An inside guide to its historic homes, buildings, monuments and parks (MPH Publishing, 2012; 2nd Edition 2014; 3rd Edition 2017).
• Festivals of Malaysia (Trafalgar Publishing, 2015).
• The Habitat Penang Hill: a pocket history (Entrepot Publishing, 2018)
• Alana and the Secret Life of Trees at Night (Entrepot Publishing, 2018)
• Penang Then & Now: A Century of Change in Pictures (Entrepot Publishing, 2019; 2nd Edition 2021)
• Bersama Lima - Five Together (Entrepot Publishing, 2022)
Rearview Mirror Chronicles
The Trafalgar Chronicles: Nelson's Finest Hour
At the Battle of Trafalgar on October 21, 1805, Admiral Horatio Nelson solidified his legendary status in naval history. Leading the British fleet with unparalleled strategic brilliance, Nelson defied conventional tactics by dividing his forces into two columns and charging directly at the Franco-Spanish line. This bold maneuver shattered the enemy's formation, sowing chaos and confusion. Amid the fierce clash, Nelson's flagship, HMS Victory, spearheaded the assault, its cannons roaring as it engaged multiple adversaries.
Despite being mortally wounded by a sniper, Nelson's leadership inspired his men to a decisive victory, crippling Napoleon's naval power and securing British dominance at sea for generations. Nelson's final signal, "England expects that every man will do his duty," remains an enduring symbol of courage and duty.
Join Keith as he takes you through the battle, and why he thinks particular battle was so important.