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1. militaryhistorynow.com › 2020/09/27 › the-best-ofThe Best of Wellington – Five of the Iron Duke's Victories ...

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   Sep 27, 2020 · Marcus Cribb is a keen researcher on the life of the Duke of Wellington and the Peninsular War. Having been featured in podcasts and videos on the Duke’s life, he is often found at Apsley House, the home of the Duke of Wellington, where he is the manager. When not looking after Wellington’s London home, Marcus is a Napoleonic reenactor and ...

2. redcoathistory.com › 2021/02/26 › was-wellingtonWas Wellington Just a Defensive General? – Redcoat History

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   Feb 26, 2021 · Many people accuse of Wellington of being a defensive general - a soldier who was only in his element when defending steep ridges. But how true is that opinion? For this week's "5 minute Friday" video, my friend and fellow military history geek Marcus Cribb (Twitter - @mcribbHistory ) tries his best to answer the…

3. www.nam.ac.uk › explore › duke-wellingtonWellington: The Iron Duke - National Army Museum

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   Wellington: The Iron Duke. A leading political and military figure of the 19th century, the Duke of Wellington is best remembered for his defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo in 1815. As a general, he was renowned for his stunning defensive skills. His battle plans are still studied in military academies today. 5 min read.

4. www.nationalgeographic.com › history › articleHow the Battle of Waterloo Changed the World

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   Jun 16, 2015 · Wellington was a superb attacking general, and unmatched as a defensive general. ... Nearly 80 years after World War II, their voices recall the struggle ...

5. www.historynet.com › wellington-greatness-iron-dukeWellington: The Greatness of the Iron Duke - HistoryNet

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   Jul 3, 2017 · Dennis Showalter is a professor of history at Colorado College and past president of the Society of Military History. For further reading he recommends Wellington’s Wars, by Huw Davies; The Peninsular War, by Charles Esdaile; and Wellington: The Iron Duke, by Richard Holmes. Originally published in the September 2013 issue of Military History.

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6. warfarehistorynetwork.com › surveying-the-groundSurveying the Ground at the Battle of Waterloo - Warfare ...

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   At the Battle of Waterloo, the Duke of Wellington occupied a ridge astride the road to Brussels and invited Napoleon Bonaparte to attack. A master of the tactical defensive posture, the Duke of Wellington, later known as the “Iron Duke” for his military prowess, chose his ground well at Waterloo. Wellington recognized the potential strength ...

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   Why was Wellington a good general?

   • Wellington was a superb attacking general, and unmatched as a defensive general. He had been appointed British Ambassador to Paris in 1814, when Napoleon first abdicated and was sent to Elba. On his way to Paris he did a tour of Holland. Napoleon’s rival, the Duke of Wellington, was superb at defensive strategy on the battlefield.

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   How did Wellington become a military hero?

   • The victory at Waterloo cemented Wellington's status as a military hero. He returned to his political career and served as prime minster from 1828 to 1830, and again in 1834. However, his strong leadership style - so effective on the battlefield - proved autocratic and contentious in Westminster.

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   Who was the 1st Duke of Wellington?

   • Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington. (Image source: WikiMedia Commons) While, Bonaparte’s dreams of rekindling his empire are at an end, Waterloo cements Wellington’s legendary status. After 1815, he goes on to become a great statesman, an advisor to three monarchs (George IV, William IV and Queen Victoria), and prime minister.

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   How old was Wellington when he fought in Waterloo?

   • Wellington was the same age as Napoleon—46. He’d been fighting just as long and is the only major figure in military history, who can boast of never losing a battle. So these are the two top seeds. But they have never actually faced each other in battle, which gives the whole story of Waterloo an added piquancy.

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   How did Wellington die?

   • Wellington died from a stroke on 14 September 1852. On his death, he was once again hailed as the hero of Waterloo. Queen Victoria even described him as 'the greatest man this country ever produced'.

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   Did Wellington win Waterloo?

   • And while Waterloo remains Wellington’s last and most celebrated battle, it is hardly his most impressive victory. Indeed, Waterloo has left us with the wrong legacy: that Wellington was a defensive general famous for his “reverse slope” tactics, which effectively shielded his men from enemy fire.

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8. www.encyclopedia.com › history › encyclopediasWellington, Duke of (Arthur Wellesley) | Encyclopedia.com

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   WELLINGTON, DUKE OF (ARTHUR WELLESLEY) (1769–1852), British army general and politician. The Duke of Wellington has been admired far more for his command of the British army than for his contribution to parliamentary politics. He was Britain's most revered and respected army general during the nineteenth century, but also a very unpopular ...