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Who is Sir Arthur Wellesley from Sharpe's Eagle: Richard Sharpe and the Talavera Campaign July 1809 and what is their importance? Sharpe's_Eagle:_Richard_Sharpe_and_the_Talavera_Campaign_July_1809 English & Literature Sir Arthur Wellesley | Sharpe's Eagle: Richard Sharpe and the Talavera Campaign July 1809

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Answered by Jill W on 13 Jan 19:25

Sir Arthur Wellesley is a general in the British army. Sharpe notices Wellesley's presence when he first arrives with the British troops gathering in Spain. Wellesley is described as a brilliant military commander, and he is responsible for Sharpe's promotion.

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Sharpe's Eagle: Richard Sharpe and the Talavera Campaign July 1809