Napoleonic Wars: The Battle of Waterloo – History, Strategy, and Impact
 Napoleonic Wars: The Battle of Waterloo – History, Strategy, and Impact The Battle of Waterloo, fought on June 18, 1815, was the decisive engagement that ended Napoleon Bonaparte’s rule and marked the conclusion of the Napoleonic Wars. Located near Brussels in modern-day Belgium, this historic confrontation between Napoleon’s French forces and the allied armies of Britain and Prussia reshaped Europe’s political landscape. This blog explores the history, strategies, and profound impact of the Battle of Waterloo. The Build-Up to Waterloo 1. Napoleon’s Hundred Days After escaping exile on Elba in March 1815, Napoleon regained power and launched his Hundred Days campaign to reassert dominance in Europe. Facing a coalition of European powers determined to stop him, Napoleon raised an army of 300,000 men but entered Waterloo with fewer than one-third of that force. Long-tail keyword : "Napoleon Hundred Days campaign Battle of Waterloo buildup" 2. Strategic Positioning Napoleon ai...