The Battle of Waterloo, which took place in Belgium on June 18, 1815, marked the final defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte, who conquered much of Europe in the early 19th century.
Napoleon Bonaparte rose through the ranks of the French army during the French Revolution, seized control of the French government in 1799, and became emperor in 1804
Napoleon dominated European and global affairs for more than a decade while leading France against a series of coalitions in the Napoleonic Wars. Through a series of wars, he expanded his empire across western and central Europe.
The Battle of Waterloo took place in Belgium in which Napoleon’s forces were defeated by the British and Prussians, marked the end of his reign and of France’s domination in Europe.
He was one of the greatest commanders in history, his wars and campaigns are studied at military schools worldwide. He also remains one of the most celebrated and controversial political figures in history#europe #waterloo #napoleanbonaparte
Address: Waterloo Memorial 1815
Route du Lion, 1815
1420 Braine-L’Alleud
Belgium
