This monumental collection of dispatches from one of Britain's greatest military leaders offers a firsthand account of some of the most significant battles and campaigns of the 19th century. Written by Arthur Wellesley, better known as the Duke of Wellington, the dispatches provide a vivid and unvarnished picture of the triumphs and tragedies of war. With insightful commentary and stirring descriptions of battle, The Dispatches of Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington is an essential read for anyone interested in military history or the history of Europe in the early 19th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.