Napoleon Bonaparte and the Battle of Waterloo
What happened at the end of February, in 1815?
At the end of February, in 1815, Napoleon put his plans into action. He left Elba and arrived in France on March 1. It didn't take long for the French army to rally behind their old commander; they were not fond of their new king.
Who was commanding British troops?
British troops under Sir Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington
When was the battle of Waterloo?
June 18, 1815
How big was the Napoleon army? How big was British army?
Napoleon had about 72,000 men to Wellington's 68,000 soldiers.
when did Napolean re-take the French throne after escaping from Elba?
Napoleon reached Paris on March 20 and resumed his reign as emperor of France. Louis XVIII fled to Belgium.
Where did Napolean live after his defeat in April of 1814?,
After his defeat in April of 1814, deposed French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte lived in exile on the island of Elba, off the west coast of Italy.
Who commanded Prussian troops?
General Gebhard von Blucher
Who formed the Seventh Coalition and why?
Great Britain, Prussia, Russia, and Austria formed the Seventh Coalition to stop Napoleon and remove him from power.
