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The Battle of Waterloo took place on June 18, 1815, near the town of Waterloo in present-day Belgium. It marked the final confrontation of the Napoleonic Wars, with Napoleon Bonaparte facing a coalition of European powers led by the Duke of Wellington and the Prussian General Blücher.
Napoleon had returned to power in France, and the allied forces sought to defeat him decisively. The battle unfolded in stages, with intense fighting throughout the day. Wellington's forces held a defensive position, while the Prussians arrived later in the day to reinforce the allies.
The turning point came when the Prussians launched a decisive attack on Napoleon's right flank. This coordinated assault, coupled with Wellington's steadfast defense, led to the French army's defeat. The battle marked the end of Napoleon's rule, and he would later abdicate, leading to his exile to the island of Saint Helena.
The Battle of Waterloo is considered one of the most significant events in European history, leading to the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy in France and the establishment of a new balance of power among European nations.