jun 18, 1815 - Battle of Waterloo Nationalism Impact: 0
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The Battle of Waterloo was fought on July 18, 1815 near Waterloo in what is now known as Belgium. A French army under the command on Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated by the combined army of Britain and Russia. The Battle of Waterloo was the end of the French Empire and ended Napoleons rule as Emperor of France. The Battle of Waterloo has become known as the climatic event of the French Empire and The Napoleonic Era.The Battle of Waterloo affected French Nationalism very negatively as it destroyed their pride. After this battle, the people lost their territories, beloved emperor and the power they had in Europe.
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jun 18, 1815
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~ 211 years ago