In the latest episode of 'The Rest Is History,' hosts Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook explore the pivotal 'Battle of the Nile' that occurred on August 1, 1798. The British fleet, led by Horatio Nelson, approaches the battle with anticipation and eagerness, ultimately discovering the French forces in Aboukir Bay. The episode highlights the disciplined preparations of the British fleet, Nelson's innovative tactics such as anchoring by the stern, and the ensuing chaos of maritime warfare. The battle culminates in a significant British victory, reshaping naval history, impacting European geopolitics, and sealing Napoleon's fate in Egypt, further solidifying Nelson's legendary status in British naval history.