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Jun 1, 2012 · Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, lives on in popular memory as the "Invincible General," loved by his men, admired by his peers, formidable to his opponents. This incisive book revises such a portrait, offering an accurate—and controversial—new analysis of Wellington's remarkable military career.
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Wellington's Wars: The Making of a Military Genius: Davies, Huw J.: 9780300208658: Books - Amazon.ca
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Jun 26, 2012 · A provocative reappraisal of Wellington's military career, his victory at Waterloo, and the source of his genius as a general Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, lives on in popular memory as the "Invincible General," loved by his men, admired by his peers, formidable to his opponents. This incisive book revises such a portrait, offering an accurate—and controversial—new analysis of ...
- Huw J. Davies
Jun 26, 2012 · Wellington's record of military success speaks for itself, and the author will eventually come to the same conclusions as his precedessors in military biographies of the Duke, that Wellington was or became a skilled tactician and battlefield leader, and was ahead of his time in his ability to translate political objectives into ultimately successful military operations.
- Huw J. Davies
Jun 26, 2012 · Instead, the key to Wellington's military success was an exceptionally keen understanding of the relationship between politics and war.Drawing on extensive primary research, Davies discusses Wellington's military apprenticeship in India, where he learned through mistakes as well as successes how to plan campaigns, organize and use intelligence, and negotiate with allies.
Jun 26, 2012 · Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, lives on in popular memory as the "Invincible General," loved by his men, admired by his peers, formidable to his opponents. This incisive book revises such a portrait, offering an accurate—and controversial—new analysis of Wellington's remarkable military caree…
Jun 26, 2012 · Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, lives on in popular memory as the "Invincible General," loved by his men, admired by his peers, formidable to his opponents. This incisive book revises such a portrait, offering an accurate—and controversial—new analysis of Wellington's remarkable military career. Unlike his nemesis Napoleon, Wellington was by no means a man of innate military talent ...
