Later painting of the Battle of Waterloo

The Battle of Waterloo, a later representation by William Sadler II. William Sadler II. Public domain.

Historical event

Battle of Waterloo

18 June 1815

Napoleon's final defeat by Wellington's allied army and Blücher's Prussians.

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Napoleon's final defeat by Wellington's allied army and Blücher's Prussians. This record connects to verified stories, quizzes and topic guides across thehistoricalfrontier.

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