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Waterloo / Clark / Wellingto

Wellington on the field Date: 18 June 1815

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1815 Clark Napoleonic Wars Waterloo Wellington


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This evocative print captures the pivotal moment of the Battle of Waterloo, fought on the outskirts of Waterloo, Belgium, on 18 June 1815. The Duke of Wellington, resplendent in his red military coat and white breeches, stands defiantly on horseback amidst the chaos of battle. To his right, General Sir Colin Hume Campbell, 1st Baronet, the "Grey Ghost of Scotland," leads his Highlanders in a fierce charge against the advancing French troops, led by their emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte. The Battle of Waterloo was the final major battle of the Napoleonic Wars, a series of conflicts that had convulsed Europe for over a decade. After years of military campaigns and political maneuvering, Wellington's allied forces, comprised of British, Dutch, Belgian, and German troops, faced off against the French army under Napoleon's command. The battle raged for hours, with both sides suffering heavy losses. As the sun began to set, the tide of the battle turned in Wellington's favor. The French army, weakened by the loss of key commanders and the relentless onslaught of the allied forces, began to falter. Napoleon, realizing the futility of continuing the fight, ordered a retreat. The Battle of Waterloo marked the end of Napoleon's reign as the Emperor of the French and effectively ended the Napoleonic Wars. This print, produced in the aftermath of the battle, serves as a testament to the bravery and determination of the soldiers who fought on that fateful day. The image of Wellington, standing firm against the backdrop of the battlefield, has become an enduring symbol of British military prowess and the triumph of the allied forces over the French Empire.

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