Wellington: The Iron Duke
Wellington: The Iron Duke
Season 1
19703 episodes
Episodes
- E1
The Making of a Man
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.
- E2
A Thirst for Reputation
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.
- E3
From Soldier to Statesman
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.