Anglo-Napoleonic Wars

The Anglo-Napoleonic Wars were a series of conflicts between Britain and Napoleonic France (and its allies) from 1803 to 1815. They stemmed from Europe's struggle to contain Napoleon's expanding empire, with Britain opposing French dominance and seeking to protect its global trading interests. These wars involved major land battles and naval confrontations, notably the Battle of Trafalgar. The conflicts concluded with Napoleon's defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Overall, the wars shaped modern European borders and helped establish Britain as a dominant naval power.