How did Arthur Wellesley gain experience during the fighting in Flanders?

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Arthur Wellesley, 1st duke of Wellington Arthur Wellesley, 1st duke of Wellington, oil on canvas by Sir Thomas Lawrence.

Arthur Wellesley, later the 1st Duke of Wellington, gained military experience during his active service in Flanders between 1794 and 1795. Serving as a lieutenant colonel of the 33rd Foot, he primarily learned by observing and analyzing the blunders committed by his superiors during the campaign.1