In response to Matt on his 'Waterloo to Mons' blog
http://waterlootomons.blogspot.com/2020/03/so-who-is-your-favourite-commander.htmlI would like to nominate John Churchill Duke of Marlborough , a great tactician , diplomat and opportunist even when saddled will health problems and a difficult wife , . Brought Britain onto the world stage for the first time with his brilliant campaigns . His career ended in controversy and disgrace and his character was flawed but this makes him more human to me - Good Old Corporal John !
Snap Tony! He was my pick too. This was a good idea of Matt's.
ReplyDeleteGreater than Wellington ????
Delete..and mine... good choice!
DeleteGot a fan club going
DeleteHurrah for the other Duke - good choice!
ReplyDeleteYes always plays second fiddle to Wellington .
DeleteSplendid... that would have been my choice as well...
ReplyDeleteI suppose I should look for an alternative...
All the best. Aly
Was tempted by Garibaldi
DeleteHe appears to be the runaway choice at the moment.
ReplyDeleteP.S. loved the "had a difficult wife" comment. Nearly choked on my coffee with that one!
Thought Wellington would be amongst the top choices ..
DeleteThe fact he has an impressive wig helps as well. My choice would be Prince Eugene or Christian of Brunswick.
ReplyDeleteYes they all rate high on the 'Wigometer'
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