Explore the historic battle of Waterloo 1815 and learn about the key events, strategies, and figures that shaped this momentous event in history. Immerse yourself in the stories and tactics of the armies that clashed on that fateful day.
Historical Plan of the Battle of Waterloo, June 18, 1815; illustrating British and French positions before the battle; British, French, and Prussian positions about 5.30 P.M.
One of the most decisive battles in military history, Waterloo saw the culmination of a generation of war to bring a definitive end to French hegemony and imperial ambitions in Europe. Both sides fought bitterly and Wellington later remarked that ‘it was the nearest-run thing you ever saw in your life’. In this bloody engagement, […]