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1. 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.

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Military_career_of_ArthurMilitary career of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington

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   Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, GCB, GCH, PC, FRS (1 May 1769 – 14 September 1852), was one of the leading British military and political figures of the 19th century. Often referred to solely as "The Duke of Wellington", he led a successful military career in the Indian subcontinent during the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War (1798–99 ...

3. ageofrevolution.org › themes › soldiersTimeline of the Peninsular War - Age of Revolution

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   Wellington starts building the defensive fortifications, the Lines of Torres Vedras. After Talavera, Wellington decided to strengthen Portugal, inspired in part by the Martello Towers along the English Channel. The Lines use blockhouses, redoubts, ravelins etc. The first line was finished in Autumn 1810. In 1812, 34,000 men were still working ...

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

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   Feb 26, 2021 · An interview with Britishmuzzleloaders. The Lion of the Punjab and the Rise of the Sikh Empire. 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?

5. www.bbc.co.uk › wellington_01The Duke of Wellington: Soldiering to Glory - BBC

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   Feb 17, 2011 · Early life. Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), was probably Britain's greatest military commander, but he was also perhaps one of her worst prime ministers. Fortunately his ...

6. the-past.com › feature › victory-in-iberia-theVictory in Iberia: The Peninsular War, 1808-1814 – The Past

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   Sep 14, 2023 · By August 1808, when Wellesley landed near Lisbon at the head of 10,000-strong army, the stage was set for an epic struggle. Victory at the Battle of Talavera, nearly 80 miles south-west of Madrid, in July 1809 was earned at a high cost in terms of casualties – some 5,000 allied losses for 7,000 French.

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   What was Wellington's army like in WW2?

   • Wellington's army consisted of four combat arms: Infantry, cavalry and artillery. Engineers also played a valuable role in the Peninsula, such as the building of the Lines of Torres Vedras – a defensive line of forts built to protect Lisbon – and making preparations for any sieges throughout the war.

   Military career of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington

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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.

   Wellington: The Iron Duke - National Army Museum

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   Where did Wellington fight in WW2?

   • On 16th June he simultaneously attacked the Anglo-Allied army at Quatre Bras and the Prussian army under Field Marshal Prince von Blucher at Ligny, routing the latter. Wellington was forced to retreat to the easily defended slopes of Mont St-Jean, three miles south of his headquarters at Waterloo.

   The Duke of Wellington: Soldiering to Glory - BBC

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   How did Wellington contribute to the Peninsular War?

   • To all of this, Wellington had made a vital contribution. Thomas Sutherland’s painting The Sortie from Bayonne, at 3 in the Morning, on the 14th April 1814 depicts a moment during the last major battle of the Peninsular War, when the French garrison of Bayonne launched a sortie against the besieging force of British, Portuguese, and Spanish troops.

   Victory in Iberia: The Peninsular War, 1808-1814

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   How did Wellington defeat the French in 1813?

   • Despite this, plundering remained a constant disciplinary issue in his army. After quickly taking Burgos on 21 June 1813, Wellington caught up with the French at Vitoria and defeated them in an enveloping attack. About 5,000 French soldiers were killed or wounded and 3,000 taken prisoner.

   Peninsular War - National Army Museum

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   How many cavalry did Wellington have?

   • There are 3500 cavalry but Wellington is short of artillery – he has only eight British and one Portuguese battery (some 54 guns). The army starts the campaign almost bankrupt. The troops’ pay is 5 months in arrears, and the muleteers have not been paid since June 1811.

   Timeline of the Peninsular War - Age of Revolution

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8. www.nam.ac.uk › explore › peninsular-warPeninsular War - National Army Museum

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   The victory was one of Wellington's finest, proving that he was more than just a good defensive general. Wellington’s army of 48,600 suffered 5,200 casualties. But it inflicted around 14,000 casualties on Marmont's 50,000-strong force. Following the victory, Wellington was able to liberate Madrid (12 August) before moving north to besiege Burgos.