Battle of Waterloo

1815 CE · Waterloo, Belçika · war

The Battle of Waterloo was fought in 1815 in the territory of present-day Belgium and was the conflict that ended the Napoleonic era.

After Napoleon, returning from exile, came back to power, the allied forces led by Britain under the command of the Duke of Wellington, together with the Prussian army under the command of Blücher, inflicted a decisive defeat on the French army. Following this defeat, Napoleon was deposed for the second time and sent into exile. The battle marked the beginning of a new era in Europe.

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What was Battle of Waterloo?
The Battle of Waterloo was fought in 1815 in the territory of present-day Belgium and was the conflict that ended the Napoleonic era.
When did Battle of Waterloo happen?
1815 CE
Where did Battle of Waterloo take place?
Waterloo, Belçika