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The Battle of Waterloo, 1815. Napoleonic Europe Destroyed. France's Political/Military Supremacy Never Returns
Manage episode 444473517 series 3591999
Napoleon’s crushing defeat brought the curtain down on one of history’s most astonishing careers. As the once-mighty emperor was cast into exile, Europe, exhausted by years of war, finally exhaled. The flames of conflict were doused, and a four decade long era of peace stretched across the continent.
Waterloo. June 18, 1815.
Allied Forces:
Anglo-Dutch - 50,000 Infantry, 12,500 Cavalry, 156 Cannon.
Prussian - 61,000 Infantry.
Napoleon's French Forces: 49,000 Infantry, 15,570 Cavalry, 246 Cannon.
Additional Reading and Research:
- Brooke, Archibald. Napoleon and Waterloo.
- Fuller, J.F.C. A Military History of the Western World.
- Brett-James, Antony. The Hundred Days.
- Chandler, David. Waterloo: The Hundred Days.
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www.HistorysGreatestBattles.com
52 episoade
Manage episode 444473517 series 3591999
Napoleon’s crushing defeat brought the curtain down on one of history’s most astonishing careers. As the once-mighty emperor was cast into exile, Europe, exhausted by years of war, finally exhaled. The flames of conflict were doused, and a four decade long era of peace stretched across the continent.
Waterloo. June 18, 1815.
Allied Forces:
Anglo-Dutch - 50,000 Infantry, 12,500 Cavalry, 156 Cannon.
Prussian - 61,000 Infantry.
Napoleon's French Forces: 49,000 Infantry, 15,570 Cavalry, 246 Cannon.
Additional Reading and Research:
- Brooke, Archibald. Napoleon and Waterloo.
- Fuller, J.F.C. A Military History of the Western World.
- Brett-James, Antony. The Hundred Days.
- Chandler, David. Waterloo: The Hundred Days.
[!] Subscribe and share this podcast with friends.
www.HistorysGreatestBattles.com
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