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Not really. Certainly the young officers fought well but as with most wars, it was won by the everyday rifleman under the guidance of expert NCO's.

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It was Adolf Hitler.

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Q: Was the Battle of Waterloo won on the playing fields of Eton?
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Where is it said the Battle of Waterloo was won?

Some say it was at the playing fields of Eton.


'Battle of Waterloo was won on the playing fields of Eton' describes?

It is a tribute to the young officers serving in the British Army.


Why is it said that Battle of Waterloo was won in the playing field of Eton?

It was a tribute to the young officers of Wellington's Army.


Who saidwars are won or lost on the playing fields of Eaton?

Nobody said that.The Duke of Wellington is often quoted as saying "The battle of Waterloo was won on the playing fields of Eton". Eton is the school (equivalent to high school) where most of the British officer class of Wellington's day were educated, and the playing fields specifically would be where the values of good drill, courage and teamwork would have been inculcated into them.


What has the author Edward Shepherd Creasy written?

Edward Shepherd Creasy has written: 'Dramatic Incidents In The Life Of Napoleon Bonaparte The Battle Of Waterloo Part Three' 'The Text-book of the Constitution: Magna Charta, the Petition of Right, and the Bill of Rights ..' 'The Fifteen Decisive Battles from Marathon to Waterloo' 'Memoirs of eminent Etonians' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Biography, Eton College, History 'Fifteen Decisive Battle of the World' 'Some account of the foundation of Eton College and of the past and present condition of the school' -- subject(s): Eton College, Examinations


What is Eton mean in German?

Eton, Stadt in Buckinghamshire


Where is eton public school?

At Eton in Berkshire of course - where else?


When was A Yank at Eton created?

A Yank at Eton was created in 1942.


When was Eton College created?

Eton College was created in 1440.


When was Eton Fives created?

Eton Fives was created in 1877.


What is the duration of A Yank at Eton?

The duration of A Yank at Eton is 1.47 hours.


When was The Eton Rifles created?

The Eton Rifles was created on 1979-11-03.