When did the Battle of Waterloo take place?
The Battle of Waterloo was fought on Sunday the 18th of June 1815. This engagement marked the end of the Napoleonic Wars and Napoleon's Hundred Days return from exile.
Questions about Battle of Waterloo
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who commanded the British-led forces at the Battle of Waterloo?
Wellington commanded the British-led force which numbered 74,326 men including 53,607 infantry and 13,400 cavalry. The coalition also included troops from the King's German Legion, Dutch-Belgian units, Hanoverians, and Brunswickers under his overall command.
Where is the battlefield of the Battle of Waterloo located today?
The battlefield is located in the Belgian municipalities of Braine-l'Alleud and Lasne about south of Brussels and from Waterloo. The site today is dominated by the monument of the Lion's Mound an artificial hill constructed from earth taken from the battlefield.
How many soldiers were in Napoleon's Armée du Nord during the Battle of Waterloo?
Napoleon's Armée du Nord consisted of around 74,500 men including 54,014 infantry 15,830 cavalry and 8,775 artilleries with 254 guns. His troops were mainly veterans with considerable experience and a fierce devotion to their Emperor.
What was the result of the Battle of Waterloo for Napoleon?
Napoleon abdicated four days after the battle on the 22nd of June 1815 and coalition forces entered Paris on the 7th of July. The defeat at Waterloo marked the end of Napoleon's Hundred Days return from exile and ended the First French Empire.