
Original title
Wellington: The Iron Duke
Released
1/2/1970
Origin country
US
Status
Returning series
Number of seasons
1
Number of episodes
3
In this revealing three-part series, military historian Richard Holmes tells the story, both on and off the battlefield, of Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington.


Historian Richard Holmes attempts to uncover the real Wellington and find out what changed a shy boy from Ireland into one of the greatest generals in British history.

Richard Holmes discovers Wellington's overwhelming desire to become a great military leader, and his tactics on the Iberian peninsular that won him his title.

Richard Holmes examines Wellington's absolute victory over Napoleon at Waterloo and his subsequent and troubled political career as British Prime Minister.
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