Next to a battle lost, the greatest misery is a battle gained.
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The British general who defeated Napoleon at Water
The British general who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo and proved that defensive mastery, coalition management, and institutional discipline could overcome individual genius (1769-1852). Wellington's career demonstrated that wars are won not by brilliance but by the relentless elimination of mistakes.
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