Aired: 1/2/1970
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.
Aired: 1/9/1970
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.
Aired: 1/16/1970
Richard Holmes examines Wellington's absolute victory over Napoleon at Waterloo and his subsequent and troubled political career as British Prime Minister.