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19th Century

The Iron Duke’s patience

23rd June 2025 well_chuffed 0

Napoleon was very dismissive of Arthur Wellesley referring to him as the sepoy General from his time spent in India. In contrast Wellesley said that Napoleon’s presence on the battlefield was worth 40,000 men. In [more…]

18th Century

How the 1st Duke of Wellington dealt with civil and other serpents

11th September 2020 Going Postal 0

You asked for it, dear Puffins! So here it is: another piece on one of my favourite subjects, the 1st D of W – this time about how he dealt with civil and other serpents. [more…]

19th Century

The Battle of Salamanca

22nd July 2020 Going Postal 0

As any Puffin knows, I’m a card-carrying member of the ‘First Duke of Wellington Fan Club’. No, not because of his good looks, how very dare you! He’s dead, he is, more’s the pity – [more…]

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