How Napoleon Lost At Waterloo

The video explores Napoleon's return to France in 1815, his ambitions to regain power, and the events leading to his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo. It covers his rise from the French Revolution, his exile to Elba, and his escape back to France. The video details the strategic errors and conditions that led to his defeat by the coalition forces, ultimately resulting in his final exile to St Helena, where he died in 1821.

What was Napoleon's primary focus upon returning to France in 1815?

• Rebuilding the French economy

• Forming alliances with other nations

• Returning to power

• Improving his health

Which event marked the beginning of Napoleon's return to power in France?

• The Battle of Ligny

• The Treaty of Fontainebleau

• The French Revolution

• His escape from Elba

What was the outcome of the Battle of Ligny?

• A complete defeat of the French forces

• A stalemate between the French and Prussians

• A tactical retreat by the Prussians

• A decisive victory for the British

Why did Napoleon delay the start of the Battle of Waterloo?

• His troops were not ready

• He wanted to negotiate with the British

• The ground was too muddy

• He was waiting for reinforcements

What was the significance of the Prussian troops' arrival at Waterloo?

• They provided crucial reinforcements to the British

• They were defeated by Napoleon's forces

• They retreated before the battle began

• They joined forces with the French

What was the outcome of Napoleon's attack on Hougoumont farms?

• The British forces were overwhelmed

• The French successfully captured the farm

• The French were trapped and defeated

• The attack was called off due to weather

Who was responsible for leading the French cavalry strikes at Waterloo?

• Duke of Wellington

• Marshal Ney

• Marshal Grouchy

• General Blucher

What was the final outcome of the Battle of Waterloo for Napoleon?

• He was victorious and regained power

• He was captured and executed

• He was defeated and exiled

• He negotiated a peace treaty

Where was Napoleon exiled after his defeat at Waterloo?

• St Helena

• Malta

• Corsica

• Elba

What was the official cause of Napoleon's death?

• Old age

• Stomach cancer

• Execution

• Heart attack