The General Who DESTROYED Napoleon's Army in ONE Night | The Untold Story of Rowland Hill

Discover the untold story of Sir Rowland Hill—the British general who achieved the impossible and became Wellington's most trusted commander during the Napoleonic Wars.

While history celebrates Wellington and Nelson, one man's tactical genius and revolutionary leadership changed the course of the Peninsular War. General Rowland Hill, known as "Daddy Hill" by his devoted soldiers, destroyed a French brigade in a single night through one of military history's most audacious operations.

This documentary reveals how Hill's combination of meticulous planning, genuine compassion for his troops, and tactical innovation made him indispensable to Wellington's success. From the frozen retreat to Corunna to his masterpiece victory at Arroyo dos Molinos, from commanding independent armies in Spain to holding the critical right flank at Waterloo—Hill's story is one of quiet excellence that deserves recognition.

Learn how kindness became a weapon, how night marches defied military doctrine, and how one general's reliability proved more valuable than flashy heroism. This is the story of Britain's most underrated military commander who proved that caring for soldiers and achieving victory aren't contradictory—they're complementary.

Perfect for history enthusiasts, military strategy students, and anyone interested in leadership lessons that transcend their era.


KEY TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction: The Forgotten Hero Who Never Failed
8:45 - Early Life & The Flanders Disaster: Discovering Leadership Under Fire
23:30 - The Peninsular War Begins: Hill Becomes Wellington's Right Hand
35:20 - Arroyo dos Molinos: The Impossible Night March That Destroyed A French Army
52:15 - Vitoria & The Invasion of France: Independent Command Perfected



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