Top 10 famous war horses in history of the world (With Pictures)

4. Copenhagen

Copenhagen was the famous war horse of Lord Arthur Wellesly, the Duke of Wellington. Born in 1808, he was bred by General Grosvenor, and took part in a few races. He was named in honour of the British victory at the Second Battle of Copenhagen. Lord Wellington acquired him in 1813 and rode him in a number of military campaigns. Copenhagen accompanied the general in the Battle of Waterloo of 1815, where he defeated Napoleon Bonaparte. It retired after the battle and spent later years at the stable of the Duke. The horse died on 12 February 1836.