Peter Snow at the start of this lecture https://youtu.be/kqByK_HPiuQ claims that Wellington was the greatest Tactician & Strategist.
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Just read the excellent article of Garry Wills - in Glory is fleeting by Helion - about Maucune's division at Salamanca, I have to say that I am quite impressed how Wellington reacted on the spot without any preparation, this must be one of the most demanding tactical situations to start an un prepared attack.
Also I read very often Wellington couldn't handle cavalry, in case I am not mistaken they decided the day at Salamanca.