History of War | Issue 54
GATES TO VICTORY WATERLOO
On 18 June 1815, a small, rain-soaked patch of countryside near Brussels erupted with cannon fire, musket shot and the thunder of cavalry. In the two centuries since Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo, veterans of the battle, as well as historians around the world, have evaluated where precisely the day was won
and lost. This issue, Dr Bernard Wilkin explores Wellington’s claim that the battle hinged on the fight for Hougoumont.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in History of War Issue 54.