It's interesting how Wellington compares himself to Napoleon, admitting that they are more alike in their values of virtue than people give them credit for.
You're overthinking it: Wellington does not "compare himself" to Bonaparte, he simply means that they are both generals -- leaders of armies. Such men have different responsibilities, and have got where they are by virtue of a greater understanding of men.
@@kathrynwhitby9799 I think that David Troughton's Wellington was much more open and visceral, more shouty and aggressive, but also more openly happy and joyful - his emotions were much more on display. Hugh Fraser's Wellington, on the other hand, has a cold anger about him. He's matter of fact, to the point, more reserved. Not sure which is more accurate to the man, though - possibly Troughton's depiction, actually, given what we know of Wellington.
This is 1812 and the Conservative Party wasn't founded until 1834, so no. If you mean the actual Tory Party, they had ceased to be an major force in British politics in the 1760s.
I wish all of Sharpe was just this stuff. Instead, it also tried to be a historical battle show but didn't have the budget for it at all lol Each season is basically a two part movie. With only like 30 minutes in each season actually worth watching. It did political drama really well due to having a super strong cast of actors The budget was waning hard towards the end. They tried to do a season in India and any sense of historical accuracy was thrown out the window lol. Everything before that at least attempted to make it a believeable historical fiction. The Napoleonic Wars did end up in India but the way they showed it off was laughably bad
Always remember that it's not Sir Augustus's fault, because human nature is being what it is.
Of all the "exploring officers" Nairn was my favourite.
Ditto.
@@michaelmclaren7373 02:00 The manner, the facial expression Nairn uses when explaining the situation to Augustus is top notch!
It's interesting how Wellington compares himself to Napoleon, admitting that they are more alike in their values of virtue than people give them credit for.
Soldier's on opposite sides of a war are more alike than they are alike their own politicians.
They trained at the same military academy, though many years apart.
You're overthinking it: Wellington does not "compare himself" to Bonaparte, he simply means that they are both generals -- leaders of armies. Such men have different responsibilities, and have got where they are by virtue of a greater understanding of men.
I just love how all three of them just lead Sir Augustus by the nose 😂
Sharpe didn’t do any nose-leading here. He just watched it.
@@Shadowkey392 He didn't do much but, I like to think he already knew he was getting promoted and just played it straight for Sir Augustus.
Not surprising, since many officers only got their commissions, by buying them--there weren't too many who actually knew their stuff.
I Like Major Nairn. He has a wicked smile. Wellington isn't too bad, either.
the smile is what does it for me
This is how we say goodbye in Germany Dr. Jones.
Wise men make no friends when they speak, for they never tell anyone what they want to hear.
Explaining to a stuffy officer the nature of the troops? Now that's soldiering.
Nairn was a great character
a great acted scene
David Troughton was the best Wellington in this series. Too bad he didn't stay on.
the new fellow doesn't do anger so well. (see the "lost the king's colours")
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I think that David Troughton's Wellington was much more open and visceral, more shouty and aggressive, but also more openly happy and joyful - his emotions were much more on display.
Hugh Fraser's Wellington, on the other hand, has a cold anger about him. He's matter of fact, to the point, more reserved.
Not sure which is more accurate to the man, though - possibly Troughton's depiction, actually, given what we know of Wellington.
British Army Field Marshal Sir Arthur Wellesley His Grace The 1st Duke of Wellington.
nice speech but can't listen to it without thinking about Peterloo
Sir Augustus is a perfect Colonel Blimp . . . .
Is Sir Augustus related to King Charles he has his ears.
Was anyone a tory back then jesus
This is 1812 and the Conservative Party wasn't founded until 1834, so no.
If you mean the actual Tory Party, they had ceased to be an major force in British politics in the 1760s.
Captain Hastings's ancestors did much better than him.
The Books were a lot better but the TV was OK
The books didn't have to worry about budget.
I wish all of Sharpe was just this stuff. Instead, it also tried to be a historical battle show but didn't have the budget for it at all lol
Each season is basically a two part movie. With only like 30 minutes in each season actually worth watching. It did political drama really well due to having a super strong cast of actors
The budget was waning hard towards the end. They tried to do a season in India and any sense of historical accuracy was thrown out the window lol. Everything before that at least attempted to make it a believeable historical fiction. The Napoleonic Wars did end up in India but the way they showed it off was laughably bad