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'Battle of Waterloo was won on the playing fields of Eton' describes?
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It is a tribute to the young officers serving in the British Army.
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Where is it said the Battle of Waterloo was won?
Some say it was at the playing fields of Eton.
Was the Battle of Waterloo won on the playing fields of Eton?
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.
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.
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