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.
S1E1 · 1970-01-02
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.
S1E2 · 1970-01-09
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.
S1E3 · 1970-01-16
Richard Holmes examines Wellington's absolute victory over Napoleon at Waterloo and his subsequent and troubled political career as British Prime Minister.
