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Battle of Waterloo

When
18 June 1815
Where
Waterloo, Belgium
Part of
Napoleon's escape from Elba and the Battle of Waterloo

Wellington and Blücher defeated Napoleon at Waterloo on 18 June 1815, ending his rule.

The Battle of Waterloo was fought on Sunday 18 June 1815, near Waterloo in Belgium. Wellington commanded British-led forces, while Blücher led the Prussian Army of the Lower Rhine. Their combined forces defeated Napoleon, marking the last engagement with him.

Sources

  1. Battle of Waterloo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
  2. Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
  3. Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23

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