Key figures
He was the French emperor defeated at Waterloo.
Who is Napoleon Bonaparte?
The Battle of Waterloo took place in this year.
What is 1815?
This term describes Napoleon's return to power in 1815.
What is the Hundred Days?
Waterloo is located in this modern-day country.
What is Belgium?
Napoleon was exiled to this remote island after the defeat.
What is Saint Helena?
This British general led the allied forces at Waterloo.
Who is the Duke of Wellington?
Napoleon escaped from this island to begin his Hundred Days.
What is Elba?
The Duke of Wellington was famous for using this type of strong defensive position.
What is a reverse slope defense?
The battlefield is near this major European capital city.
What is Brussels?
The Battle of Waterloo marked the end of these wars.
What are the Napoleonic Wars?
He led the Prussian forces that arrived late in the day.
Who is Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher?
The battle was fought on this exact date.
What is June 18, 1815?
This heavily fortified farmhouse was key to the British defense line.
What is Hougoumont?
This muddy terrain significantly impacted movement during the battle.
What is the sodden farmland from heavy rain?
This European meeting reshaped the continent after Waterloo.
What is the Congress of Vienna?
Napoleon exiled this man, his own brother, from Spain before returning to rule France.
Who is Joseph Bonaparte?
Napoleon had abdicated for the first time in this year.
What is 1814?
Napoleon made this crucial mistake late in the battle, thinking the Prussians were defeated
What is underestimating Blücher’s forces?
Napoleon had planned to divide and conquer the Allies by separating these two armies.
What are the British and the Prussians?
Napoleon's defeat restored this royal family to power in France.
Who are the Bourbons?
This French Marshal was criticized for not supporting Napoleon enough during the battle.
Who is Marshal Grouchy?
This battle two days before Waterloo delayed Wellington and Blücher’s coordination.
What is the Battle of Ligny?
These elite French troops made a last stand and were famously defeated.
What are the Imperial Guard?
This road near the battlefield played a key role in troop movement
What is the Brussels–Charleroi road?
This term refers to the 19th century period of peace following Napoleon’s defeat.
What is the Concert of Europe?