The Battle of Waterloo, 1815. Napoleonic Europe Destroyed. France's Political/Military Supremacy Never Returns

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 Can...