This week we welcome historian, podcaster, blogger and co-founder of the Napoleonic and Revolutionary War Graves Chairty Marcus Cribb who wants to take apart the idea that Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington is a defensive General who fights the easy way.. He talks about his spectacular attacks at Assaye and Salamanca, about his intelligence networks and how he faced down King George IV. You can follow Marcus on Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/mcribbHistory'>@mcribbhistory</a> and read his many blogs and articles at <a href='https://www.dukeofwellington.org/'>www.dukeofwellington.org</a> You can follow History Rage on Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/HistoryRage'>@HistoryRage</a> and let us know what you wish people would just stop believing using the Hashtag <a href='https://twitter.com/search?q=%23HistoryRage&src=hashtag_click'>#HistoryRage</a>.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/historyrage">Support the show</a>You can follow History Rage on Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/HistoryRage'>@HistoryRage</a> and let us know what you wish people would just stop believing using the Hashtag #HistoryRage. You can join our 'Angry Mob' on Patreon as well. £5 per month gets you episodes 3 months early, the invite to choose questions, entry into our prize draws and the coveted History Rage mug. Subscribe at <a href='https://www.patreon.com/historyrage'>www.patreon.com/historyrage</a> <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

This week we welcome historian, podcaster, blogger and co-founder of the Napoleonic and Revolutionary War Graves Chairty Marcus Cribb who wants to take apart the idea that Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington is a defensive General who fights the easy way.. He talks about his spectacular attacks at Assaye and Salamanca, about his intelligence networks and how he faced down King George IV. You can follow Marcus on Twitter @mcribbhistory and read his many blogs and articles at www.dukeofwellington.org You can follow History Rage on Twitter @HistoryRage and let us know what you wish people would just stop believing using the Hashtag #HistoryRage.Support the showYou can follow History Rage on Twitter @HistoryRage and let us know what you wish people would just stop believing using the Hashtag #HistoryRage. You can join our 'Angry Mob' on Patreon as well. £5 per month gets you episodes 3 months early, the invite to choose questions, entry into our prize draws and the coveted History Rage mug. Subscribe at www.patreon.com/historyrage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we welcome historian, podcaster, blogger and co-founder of the Napoleonic and Revolutionary War Graves Chairty Marcus Cribb who wants to take apart the idea that Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington is a defensive General who fights the easy way.. He talks about his spectacular attacks at Assaye and Salamanca, about his intelligence networks and how he faced down King George IV. You can follow Marcus on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/mcribbHistory" rel="noopener noreferrer">@mcribbhistory</a> and read his many blogs and articles at <a href="https://www.dukeofwellington.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.dukeofwellington.org</a> You can follow History Rage on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/HistoryRage" rel="noopener noreferrer">@HistoryRage</a> and let us know what you wish people would just stop believing using the Hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23HistoryRage&amp;src=hashtag_click" rel="noopener noreferrer">#HistoryRage</a>.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/historyrage" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support the show</a>You can follow History Rage on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/HistoryRage" rel="noopener noreferrer">@HistoryRage</a> and let us know what you wish people would just stop believing using the Hashtag #HistoryRage. You can join our 'Angry Mob' on Patreon as well. £5 per month gets you episodes 3 months early, the invite to choose questions, entry into our prize draws and the coveted History Rage mug. Subscribe at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/historyrage" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.patreon.com/historyrage</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

S3 E07 - Marcus Cribb on the Duke of Wellington

"History Rage" is a weekly podcast that invites renowned historians to passionately debunk the most pervasive myths and misconceptions about major historical events and figures. Each episode features a historian "raging" about a historical "fact" they wish everyone would just stop believing. From the Victorian era's obsession with sex to the strategies behind Blitzkrieg in World War II, the podcast delves into the real stories behind the legends. With a focus on topics all history from Roman, through Tudor, to World War 1, World War 2 and the Cold War, "History Rage" provides a platform for experts to set the record straight and reveal the truth behind the myths that have persisted for generations. Hosted by Paul Bavill, the podcast delivers an entertaining and educational listening experience for history buffs and casual listeners alike. Prepare to have your historical knowledge challenged and your preconceptions shattered in this myth-busting series. <ul><li>Follow "History Rage" on social media to stay up-to-date on the latest episodes and behind-the-scenes insights:Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/HistoryRage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@HistoryRage</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/historyrage/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@HistoryRage</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HistoryRage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/HistoryRage</a></li></ul> Subscribe to "History Rage" on your favorite podcast platform to explore the untold stories and uncover the real history behind the headlines.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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"History Rage" is a weekly podcast that invites renowned historians to passionately debunk the most pervasive myths and misconceptions about major historical events and figures. Each episode features a historian "raging" about a historical "fact" they wish everyone would just stop believing. From the Victorian era's obsession with sex to the strategies behind Blitzkrieg in World War II, the podcast delves into the real stories behind the legends. With a focus on topics all history from Roman, through Tudor, to World War 1, World War 2 and the Cold War, "History Rage" provides a platform for experts to set the record straight and reveal the truth behind the myths that have persisted for generations. Hosted by Paul Bavill, the podcast delivers an entertaining and educational listening experience for history buffs and casual listeners alike. Prepare to have your historical knowledge challenged and your preconceptions shattered in this myth-busting series. Follow "History Rage" on social media to stay up-to-date on the latest episodes and behind-the-scenes insights:Twitter: @HistoryRageInstagram: @HistoryRageFacebook: facebook.com/HistoryRage Subscribe to "History Rage" on your favorite podcast platform to explore the untold stories and uncover the real history behind the headlines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"History Rage" is a weekly podcast that invites renowned historians to passionately debunk the most pervasive myths and misconceptions about major historical events and figures. Each episode features a historian "raging" about a historical "fact" they wish everyone would just stop believing. From the Victorian era's obsession with sex to the strategies behind Blitzkrieg in World War II, the podcast delves into the real stories behind the legends. With a focus on topics all history from Roman, through Tudor, to World War 1, World War 2 and the Cold War, "History Rage" provides a platform for experts to set the record straight and reveal the truth behind the myths that have persisted for generations. Hosted by Paul Bavill, the podcast delivers an entertaining and educational listening experience for history buffs and casual listeners alike. Prepare to have your historical knowledge challenged and your preconceptions shattered in this myth-busting series. <ul><li>Follow "History Rage" on social media to stay up-to-date on the latest episodes and behind-the-scenes insights:Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/HistoryRage" rel="noopener noreferrer">@HistoryRage</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/historyrage/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@HistoryRage</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HistoryRage" rel="noopener noreferrer">facebook.com/HistoryRage</a></li></ul> Subscribe to "History Rage" on your favorite podcast platform to explore the untold stories and uncover the real history behind the headlines. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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