WATERLOO: THE LAST BATTLE

History 608, 9.30pm

In 1815, Austria, Prussia, Russia and the United Kingdom joined forces to end the rule of one of the greatest commanders and statesmen in history, Napoleon Bonaparte. At that point, he was considered a military genius, and was the ruler of most western European countries. This two-hour docu-drama shines a spotlight on the Battle of Waterloo, one of the most famous military campaigns in history. Within four days, it changed the face of Europe, ending the systematic use of arms and the French domination of the continent. Keys figures explored in the outing include Napoleon himself, the Duke of Wellington, Field Marshal von Blücher and the soldiers in both camps.