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> What do you think the world would look like today if Arthur Wellesley hasn't been present at the Battle of Waterloo and Napoleon Bonaparte rolled over the All
by cgrealy 5y ago
> What do you think the world would look like today if Arthur Wellesley hasn't been present at the Battle of Waterloo and Napoleon Bonaparte rolled over the Allied lines?
Most likely, another general would have defeated Napoleon.
Wellington wasn’t some unique tactical genius. He had 1.5 times the men Napoleon did. I’m sure he was a perfectly competent general, but if he wasn’t there, the next guy in line would be.
- nradov 5y agoDoubt it. Napoleon came close to winning as it was. Having more men doesn't count for much if they're in the wrong position.