Battle of Waterloo
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Military History
- Subcategories: Generals, Military Officers, Soldiers, Wars, Battles, Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges, Napoleonic Wars
- Curriculum: 19th Century European History, British History, French History
- Geographical Location: Belgium
- Date: June 18, 1815
Article abstract: The Battle of Waterloo ends Napoleon’s bid to regain his throne and leads to his permanent exile.
Summary of Event
On March 1, 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte returned to France from the island of Elba, where he had been exiled by the victorious allies. Napoleon believed correctly that the French people, especially the army, despised the restored Bourbon monarchy. Upon his landing, he was universally hailed, and thousands of troops rallied to their long-victorious standards—the imperial eagles. Even Marshal Michel Ney, who had sworn he...
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