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Originally Posted by Jimbuna
Yes I know that but my question was posed as a hypothetical comparison between the achievements of both  |
I suppose it depends on what position Wellington holds in the overall command structure. By all accounts, Lt. General John Burgoyne at Saratoga was an able British general. But when you're part of a three prong effort and the other prongs don't do their part or even get started because your superiors let you down, you're somewhat screwed.
It's my understanding Wellington wanted nothing to do with the War of 1812, seeing it as a useless diversion from Napleon.