This Day in History: Napoleon's Last Battle at Waterloo

210 years ago, on June 18, 1815, French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte suffered his last defeat in battle. The engagement took place near the village of Waterloo, located in present-day Belgium. This event marked the end of Napoleon's military career and a significant turning point in European history. Although the source only mentions this battle, it is widely known as the Battle of Waterloo, which effectively ended Napoleon's rule. Today, 210 years later, historians and history enthusiasts remember this day as one of the most decisive moments in European history.