Napoleons Final Defeat: 1815 Historical Battle of Waterloo | Total War Cinematic Battle

The Battle of Waterloo was fought on Sunday 18 June 1815, near Waterloo (at that time in the United Kingdom of the Netherlands, now in Belgium), marking the end of the Napoleonic Wars. A French army under the command of Napoleon was defeated by two armies of the Seventh Coalition. One of these was a British-led force with units from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Hanover, Brunswick, and Nassau, under the command of the Duke of Wellington (often referred to as the Anglo-allied army or Wellington's army). The other comprised three corps of the Prussian army under Field Marshal von Blücher (the fourth corps of this army fought at the Battle of Wavre on the same day). The battle was known contemporarily as the Battle of Mont Saint-Jean in France or La Belle Alliance ("the Beautiful Alliance") in Prussia.

Game - Total War: Napoleon

00:00 Introduction
00:22 The Coalition
00:49 Battle at Ligny
01:13 Coalition movements
02:08 The French army
02:32 The British position
03:07 Preliminary moves
04:01 Fighting begins
05:19 Battle on the British left
07:28 Prussians arrive
07:39 English form Quare Formation
09:07 Prussians engage
09:26 Battle at the Centre
10:05 Napoleons final push
11:24 The French retreat
11:45 Aftermath

[manuelacosta]

This one was quite the intense bloodbath for Napoleon's final fall. The withering musket fire mowing down men and horses must been a nightmarish sight not forgotten by those who partook.

[r.menzel]

The best movie about Napoleons return to France from exile on Elba and the battle of Waterloo is "Waterloo". With Rod Steiger playing Napoleon and Christopher Plummer as the Duke of Wellington. The battle scenes are phenomenal. No CGI! I believe it was filmed in Yugoslavia.

[dr.s.p.]

A truly seminal presentation. I’m 75 and I am in awe of your work. Well done!

[yeildo]

The wet ground played a LARGE role in the Coalition's victory. Napoleon wanted to attack but could not. And this gave the Prussians time to arrive ans swing the battle to the Coalition. This video gives an excellent view of standing 30 yards apart and firing volleys at the other side. I am certain that I am not brave enough to have done this!

The Duke of Wellington, speaking to a colleague about his victory at Waterloo in 1815, which ended the Napoleonic wars, described it as a "the nearest-run thing you ever saw in your life."


I just finished Simon Scarrow's quartet of books about Napoleon and Wellington. Very thorough, IMHO. I really enjoyed them.

[Kay-RT]

Big world history geek here🙋🏾‍♀️. Love the historical battle videos. This is great work. Keep em coming!

[coops]

11:01 The French Imperial Guard actually attacked in their usual column formation, not as described here. This meant that only the front rank could fire at the British whilst the British in rank formation could all fire at the same time.

[Greguk]

Great historical presentation. Amazing story described in a very interesting and informative way. Thank you.

[Exyster]

Good explanation and good content. Nice!

[LoganTellsHistoryZW]

Blucher never gets the credit he deserves especially at waterloo.
Had blucher never arrived to put serious pressure on napoleons right flank. Wellingtons entire line would have most likely collapsed as it was already struggling before the Prussians even arrived which would have forced Wellington to order for a general retreat

[jamndunk]

Mainly listening instead of watching, really terrifying. Well done.

[Whitehousebeetle]

If you're ever near there, don't hesitate to visit the museum. As this site is a heritage site nothing can be built there since it was protected land since 1914. The museum is completely hidden from view underground, only the entrance and the atrium can be seen. Hougoumont was almost completely destroyed, La Haye Sainte and Pappilotte still exist. The whole battlefield is still there. The climb of 226 steps to the lion of victory is a must. From the top you see the whole picture.

[DonaldKDever]

I love the animated version! Good job!

[diogopaschoalplatania]

This video was incredible! You, my dear friend, has just won a subscriber😊

[TheSpritz]

These videos are SO incredible you should make one JUST on The Battle of Quatre Bras- I saw you included a part in your Battle of Ligny video, but Quatre Bras is SO crazy it deserves it's own study! The DUKE OF BRUNSWICK was killed there, as well as Lord Hay, and Colonel John Cameron leading the 92nd Highlanders... Quatre Bras cost the Allied Coalition 4700 men that would have been highly appreciated at Waterloo!!

[mavisformula]

Great video, the sound is amazing, the reality must have been appalling for one to witness

[vuho]

Just Remember - St. Helena ain't that bad. A bit boring, not much night life, but you get to hangout with a 500 years old tortoise

[mikerisbridger]

My ancestor Captain Rees Howell Gronow (1794-1865) was in the 1st Foot and was at the Battle of Waterloo. He described the Squares as "Perfect Hospitals!"

[willpotter]

Great presentation.

My GGG grandfather, Donald Cattanach of the 92nd Gordon Highlanders, was there.

My other GGG grandfather, Capt Francis Millman of the Coldstream Guards would have been at Heugemont Farm, but for the fact that he had been wounded at Talevere.

[Brutus]

Wow nicely done, I really enjoyed that.

[Bube_draws]

Can i just say it is so good new sub i like how it teaches