[nradov]

Teams are important, but sometimes "great men" have a huge impact on history. What do you think the world would look like today if Arthur Wellesley hasn't been present at the Battle of Waterloo and Napoleon Bonaparte rolled over the Allied lines?

[cgrealy]

> What do you think the world would look like today if Arthur Wellesley hasn't been present at the Battle of Waterloo and Napoleon Bonaparte rolled over the Allied lines?

Most likely, another general would have defeated Napoleon.

Wellington wasn’t some unique tactical genius. He had 1.5 times the men Napoleon did. I’m sure he was a perfectly competent general, but if he wasn’t there, the next guy in line would be.

[nradov]

Doubt it. Napoleon came close to winning as it was. Having more men doesn't count for much if they're in the wrong position.

[Veen]

And vice versa, Napoleon is a prime example of an individual who changed the course of history.