Historical Events tagged with "gebhard von blücher"
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Napoleon Bonaparte Defeated at Waterloo
The Battle of Waterloo culminated in the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte on June 18, 1815, marking a significant turning point in European history. A coalition led by the Duke of Wellington and Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher confronted Napoleon's forces near Waterloo in present-day Belgium. The battle was fought as Napoleon sought to reclaim control after his return from exile, and his loss forced him to abdicate the throne of France for the second and final time. The outcome of the battle not only ended the Napoleonic Wars but also paved the way for a more stable European order.
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