Wellington: The Iron Duke

S1 · E1 — The Making of a Man

Season 1 · 3 episodesWellington: The Iron Duke
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The Making of a ManE1 · 45 min

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.

A Thirst for ReputationE2 · 45 min

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.

From Soldier to StatesmanE3 · 45 min

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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A Thirst for Reputation

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.

Continue the story

Episodes

Now playing
The Making of a ManE1 · 45 min

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.

A Thirst for ReputationE2 · 45 min

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.

From Soldier to StatesmanE3 · 45 min

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