History of War  |  Issue 60
WATERLOO: NAPOLEON'S ELITE
By the evening of 18 June 1815, over forty thousand soldiers lay dead, wounded or missing in the bloody field of Waterloo. Napoleon’s army, and
the emperor himself, were in full retreat, and the Anglo-Prussian allies were victorious. However, as the French fled the field, one square of battle hardened Old Guard stood firm and refused to surrender. This was the resolute last stand of veteran troops, many of whom had served during the height of the Grande Armée’s powers. This issue, historian Dr. Bernard Wilkin explores who these crack soldiers were, how they gained their superior reputation, and takes us
through the tactics their final battle.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in History of War Issue 60.