• 2002
  • 50m
A Thirst for Reputation

Summary 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.

  • 2002
  • 50m

S1.E2 ∙ A Thirst for Reputation

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Richard Holmes Martin Wimbush John Gunnery James Schumann

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Details

Genres : War Biography Documentary

Release date : Jun 6, 2002

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : Granada Television

Summary 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.

Details

Genres : War Biography Documentary

Release date : Jun 6, 2002

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : Granada Television

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