This battle took place on June 18, 1815. During this period, Napoleon Bonaparte was emperor of France and he saught to grown in power over the entire continent of Europe (and likely potentially the world). This battle took place in Belgium as Napoleon was looking to expand his empire greater. Together with the forces of Prussia, the British forces were able to defeat Napoleon, which was the end of the domination he had in Europe.
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