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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1915
Page
11
The piece recounts the 1815 Waterloo clash, detailing Napoleon Bonaparte’s return, Wellington’s cautious defense, and Blucher’s timely arrival. It notes troop counts, key movements at Quatre Bras and Ligny, the Hougmont defense, and the eventual Allied victory with heavy losses on both sides.
A historical account recalls the June 18 1815 clash on Belgian soil pitting Napoleon against a coalition led by the Duke of Wellington. It notes Wellington’s austere discipline, military leadership, and the broader context of Napoleonic defeat after years of war across Europe.
The article tours Waterloo ten miles from Brussels, detailing Wellington headquarters turned restaurant, the Waterloo Church, and the Lion memorial. It notes the battlefield layout, key structures, relics, and mentions graves, monuments, and the preserved ruins reflecting Napoleonic history. It also describes the mound, the Battle Alliance site, and local souvenir stalls amid ongoing war-time interest.
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