Waterloo

The Battle of Waterloo, fought on June 18, 1815, was a pivotal conflict that marked the end of Napoleon Bonaparte's rule as Emperor of France. Located near Waterloo in present-day Belgium, this battle saw Napoleon's French forces confront a coalition of armies led by the Duke of Wellington and Prussian General Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher. After intense fighting, Napoleon was defeated, leading to his abdication and exile. This battle not only reshaped European politics but also ushered in a period of peace and stability in Europe known as the Congress of Vienna.