The Battle of Waterloo, fought on 18 June 1815, brought the Napoleonic Wars to a decisive end. In this episode, we follow Napoleon's final gamble, Wellington's defensive stand, and the arrival of the Prussians that sealed France's defeat. Rain, mud, cannon fire, and catastrophic timing collide in a battle that ended an era and reshaped Europe.

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