“The whole art of war consists in getting at what is on the other side of the hill.”
Quote by Duke of Wellington
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Duke of Wellington
Duke of Wellington, originally Arthur Wellesley, was a renowned British military leader and statesman. Born on May 1, 1769, and died on September 14, 1852, Wellington is best known for his exceptional command in the Napoleonic Wars, particularly his victory at the Battle of Waterloo. In the political arena, he served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1828 to 1830, becoming an important figure in the Victorian era. more
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