Battles

Why Did Napoleon Lose at Waterloo? 5 Real Reasons His Empire Ended on June 18

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Why did Napoleon lose at Waterloo? Portrait of Napoleon by Paul Delaroche showing his post-abdication decline

Bicorne Journal participates in the Amazon Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases — at no extra cost to you. Why did Napoleon lose at Waterloo? Napoleon Bonaparte abdicated four days after the battle. The Empire he had spent twenty-three years building — the army, the marshals, the Code, the satellite … Read more

The Battle of Waterloo: A Complete Guide

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Painting of British infantry and cavalry engaging French forces at the Battle of Waterloo, by William Sadler

Bicorne Journal participates in the Amazon Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases — at no extra cost to you. The morning of June 18, 1815 was wet and cold, and Napoleon Bonaparte was eating a late breakfast in a farmhouse called Le Caillou. He was forty-five years old, in poor … Read more