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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 · 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. Yet Wellington’s earlier victories, often overshadowed by Waterloo, are those of a far more dynamic tactician.

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

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   Jul 3, 2017 · Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, was defined by his situational awareness. From India to the Iberian Peninsula to the field of Waterloo, Wellington could read a campaign. He could read a battle. He could act and react according to circumstances in a way never excelled and seldom matched.

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   Mar 27, 2024 · Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington, was a leading military commander, politician and prime minister in 19th-century Britain. He is best remembered today for his actions during the Napoleonic Wars, most notably for victory at the 1815 battle of Waterloo.

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

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   Feb 17, 2011 · Wellington is remembered as the conqueror of Napoleon and as one of Britain's finest soldiers, despite starting life as a violin-playing Anglo-Irish aristocrat.

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

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   In 1808, Wellesley was made lieutenant-general and sent to Portugal, where he defeated the French at Roliça and Vimeiro. During the latter engagement, he checked the French columns with the reverse slope defence, a tactic that became his trademark.

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   May 27, 2024 · Although Wellington’s victory over Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo is famous, the Iron Duke led an extraordinary life, full of many other political and military achievements. Here are ten facts about the Duke of Wellington that are not quite so well known. 1- Birth and early years of the Duke of Wellington, 1769-88

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   Was Wellington a good general?

   • Yet Wellington’s earlier victories, often overshadowed by Waterloo, are those of a far more dynamic tactician. Together, they demonstrate that when time, terrain and circumstances allowed, Wellington was a fantastic offensive general.

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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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   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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   What was Wellington's greatest victory?

   • When asked in later life what his greatest victory was, Wellington would often answer with just one word: “ Assaye.”

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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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   Did Wellington have a wife?

   • Despite his dogged dedication to his military and political career, Wellington found the time to gain a persistent reputation as a womaniser. This was despite having a wife. In 1806, he had reluctantly married Kitty Pakenham following a long engagement, and the partnership was not a happy one.

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8. www.bbc.co.uk › teach › articlesThe Duke of Wellington: Forging the 'Iron Duke' - BBC Teach

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   Arthur Wellesley was extraordinary. Victorious general, Prime Minister and 'Iron’ Duke of Wellington. Trace the story of his incredible life.