The Battle of Waterloo itself

This entire dossier has been created in partnership with Magazine Napoléon Ie.

Europe at the Vienna Congress – The premises of European reorganisation – The cases argues by the Russians and Prussians – The settlement of the German and Italian matters – Napoleon’s return.
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The French Army, Imperial Guard and Cavalry Reserve – The Anglo-Dutch Army – The Prussian Army.
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A military machine to rebuild – The opponents’ battle plans – Crossing the River Sambre - Ligny and Quatre-Bras – Preparatory movements on 17th June
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The Battlefield – At the heart of the battle - Gomont, Goumont, Le Goumont, or Hougoumont? – The Grouchy question – Attack! – The final moments – Blücher’s role in the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 – The end of illusions.
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Ney’s apathy – The inopportune cavalry – Grouchy’s lateness – Napoleon’s mistakes – An act of desperation – The opponents’ initiative.
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The original plan – Composition of Wellington’s Army – A difficult command – During the battle – Result and consequences .
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Perspectives on the Battle English memories – As seen by Wellington – Marbot’s mad hope - The Callois observatory
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