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Admiral Blas de Lezo
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Admiral Blas de Lezo

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What battle is Admiral Blas de Lezo best remembered for?

  • Battle of Trafalgar
  • Battle of Cartagena de Indias (correct)
  • Battle of Lepanto
  • Battle of Gravelines

    • What physical limitations did Admiral Blas de Lezo sustain during his naval career?

  • Lost left eye, right hand, complete mobility of right arm, and had right leg amputated
  • Lost left eye, left hand, complete mobility of right arm, and had left leg amputated (correct)
  • Lost right eye, right hand, complete mobility of left arm, and had right leg amputated
  • Lost right eye, left hand, complete mobility of left arm, and had left leg amputated

    • How did Admiral Blas de Lezo perceive his wounds and physical limitations?

  • As reasons for retreat, abandoning his command
  • As obstacles, seeking medical discharge
  • As medals, refusing to wear an eye patch to hide his blind eye (correct)
  • As signs of weakness, retiring from naval service

    • What did wearing his past battles history on his flesh earn Admiral Blas de Lezo?

    <p>Respect of his peers and soldiers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Admiral Blas de Lezo is often recognized as one of the greatest strategists in which history?

    <p>Naval history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿Cuál de las siguientes afirmaciones sobre el Almirante Blas de Lezo es verdadera?

    <p>Perdió su ojo izquierdo, su mano izquierda, la movilidad completa del brazo derecho y su pierna izquierda durante su carrera naval.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿Cuál fue el resultado de la Batalla de Cartagena de Indias en 1741?

    <p>Las fuerzas imperiales españolas bajo el mando de Blas de Lezo derrotaron decisivamente a la flota de invasión británica.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿Cómo percibía Blas de Lezo sus heridas y limitaciones físicas?

    <p>Como medallas, rechazando usar un parche en el ojo para ocultar su ceguera.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿Qué legado dejó Blas de Lezo tras su defensa de Cartagena de Indias?

    <p>Es reconocido como una de las figuras más heroicas en la historia de España.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿Por qué Blas de Lezo es a menudo reconocido en la historia naval?

    <p>Se le considera uno de los estrategas más grandes en la historia naval.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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