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For Wellington, the Iron Duke is a good military focused biography. Jomini’s Art of War is the best summary of Napoleon’s art of war in manual form (Napoleon said so himself). For a good general history of the wars, Mikaberidze’s book is unbeatable.
He hated war, unlike (dare I say it) Napoleon. Napoleon was also said the walk the fields of Austerlitz comforting the wounded and dying and weeping at the sight of the bodies. Wellington wept because some of his friends died. He had a very low opinion of the people who made up the infantry in general.
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.
Jul 3, 2017 · His signature moment came at Waterloo’s climax, when he called to 1st (Guards) Brigade commander Maj. Gen. Sir Peregrine Maitland, “Now, Maitland! Now’s your time!”. And indeed it was Maitland’s time to triumph. Such a record surely ranks Wellington with military history’s foxes—those who know many things well.
- Dennis Showalter
Duke of Wellington (1769 – 1852) Anglo-Irish military commander and British politician. Wellington was the commander of British forces that defeated Napoleon, at the Battle of Waterloo – effectively ending Napoleon’s dominance of Europe. He later served as British Prime Minister. Early life.
Through an in-depth study of his actions over the war years of 1808 to 1815 the author reassesses Wellington’s effectiveness as a commander, the competence of his subordinates and the qualities of the troops he led. His study gives a fascinating insight into Wellington’s career and abilities.
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May 18, 2015 · The war against Tipu Sultan in 1799 was very important in Wellington’s career, giving him his first independent command and introducing him to the difficulties of leading a mixed force of British and allied troops. Because of his links to his brother, the Governor-General, he had a very broad view of the war, including questions of strategy ...
