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historical-nonfiction: There was a British Vice-Admiral, Lord Horatio Nelson who had been blinded in one of his eyes early in his naval career.  This was during the Napoleonic Wars (1802-1815) and the only thing keeping Britain from being taken by the French was their navy, at the time the best in the world. However, they always had problems filling the ranks (leading to things like impressment) so even half-blind Lord Nelson was welcome. It didn’t hurt that he was a noble, too. During one battle, his commander raised a flag from another ship giving him permission to withdraw. Nelson lifted his telescope to his blind eye, and so stated truthfully that he did not see a signal, so they should continue fighting.   He went on to win the battle. And the phrase, “turn a blind eye” became an idiom.

historical-nonfiction:

There was a British Vice-Admiral, Lord Horatio Nelson who had been blinded in one of his eyes early in his naval career.  This was during the Napoleonic Wars (1802-1815) and the only thing keeping Britain from being taken by the French was their navy, at the time the best in the world. However, they always had problems filling the ranks (leading to things like impressment) so even half-blind Lord Nelson was welcome. It didn’t hurt that he was a noble, too.
During one battle, his commander raised a flag from another ship giving him permission to withdraw. Nelson lifted his telescope to his blind eye, and so stated truthfully that he did not see a signal, so they should continue fighting.   He went on to win the battle. And the phrase, “turn a blind eye” became an idiom.

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  1. oldrowley reblogged this from amine-eyes and added:
    I’m from the same place as Nelson~ SO PROUD :’)
  2. amine-eyes reblogged this from verecunda and added:
    Fully approve. Also yes, Nelson wasn’t born a Viscount, he was given it for being a BAMF :DDD
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    Nelson, you are my favourite troll.
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    My fave Nelson fact ever. This man is such a badass.
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    DUDE Nelson is my history crush
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    Epic badass right here guys :D
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