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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?

Respect of his peers and soldiers (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Naval history (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Perdió su ojo izquierdo, su mano izquierda, la movilidad completa del brazo derecho y su pierna izquierda durante su carrera naval. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Las fuerzas imperiales españolas bajo el mando de Blas de Lezo derrotaron decisivamente a la flota de invasión británica. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Como medallas, rechazando usar un parche en el ojo para ocultar su ceguera. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Es reconocido como una de las figuras más heroicas en la historia de España. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Se le considera uno de los estrategas más grandes en la historia naval. (A) Signup and view all the answers