Napoleonic Wars: Waterloo 1815

Napoleon Bonaparte, after dominating Europe for a decade, was exiled to Elba following his defeat by a coalition. He returned to France, rallying support, but faced a united coalition at Waterloo. Despite initial successes, Napoleon's forces were ultimately defeated. The battle marked the end of his rule and led to his exile to Saint Helena. Waterloo ushered in a period of peace in Europe, with no major wars for 40 years. The battle's legacy is captured in early photographs of veterans, linking us to this pivotal historical event.

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