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10 Reasons Why The Duke of Wellington Defeated Napoleon

6. Effective Use of Cavalry

6. Effective Use of Cavalry
Wellington’s strategic cavalry maneuvers repelled French assaults and decisively shifted the battle’s momentum.

Wellington effectively employed British and Allied cavalry for defensive counterattacks and to exploit French weaknesses, particularly during crucial moments of the French assaults. This judicious use of cavalry often turned the tide during critical phases of the battle (waterlooassociation.org.uk).

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