Napoleon has humbugged me, by God; he has gained twenty-four hours' march on me. (Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington)

Napoleon has humbugged me, by God; he has gained twenty-four hours' march on me.

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington

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