BBC
Bbc: History: The Battle of Waterloo
An interactive game where the student takes part in the Battle of Waterloo. Choose to be either Wellington or Bonaparte and try to make the decisions that will win the day. Archived.
Other
The Napoleon Series: Letter From Marshal Ney on Battle of Waterloo
A primary source letter written by one of Napoleon's most important commanders at the Battle of Waterloo. In it, he attempts to refute criticisms of his actions during the battle. The letter was published in 1815.
Other
The Napoleon Series: French Orders & Reports From the Battle of Waterloo
This is a collection of actual orders issued by Napoleon to his commanders during the battle plus reports written by his commanders back to him. The documents are in French and English. Use the drop-down box at bottom to page to access...
Other
British Battles: Battle of Cape St Vincent
An archive of the battles that occurred during the Napoleonic Wars from Cape St. Vincent to Waterloo. Provides battle maps, uniforms, and equipment used by the troops. Presents an account of the battles and the casualties.
War Times Journal
War Times Journal: The French Revolt and Empire: A Napoleonic Wars Summary
This site describes the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. Read the history of these wars from 1792-1815.
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Battle of Waterloo, June 18, 1815
A map of the Battle of Waterloo in present day Belgium. The battle was between the army of the French Empire under Napoleon Bonaparte, and the armies of the Seventh Coalition made up of the Prussian Army under the command of Gebhard von...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Battle of Waterloo, June 18, 1815
This is a map showing the Battle of Waterloo.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Battle of Waterloo, June 18, 1815
A map showing the Battle of Waterloo, which took place on 18th of June, 1815. Map shows the crisis of the battle.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Battle of Waterloo, June 18, 1815
A map showing the Battle of Waterloo, which took place on 18th of June, 1815. Map shows the morning of the battle.
War Times Journal
War Times Journal: Correspondence of Napoleon I
A collection of war dispatches written by the great French military leader and strategist. In them, he discusses the battles of Austerlitz and Waterloo.
War Times Journal
War Times Journal: Wellington's Dispatches: Peninsula and Waterloo: 1808 1815
A collection of wartime dispatches by the famous British army commander. Insightful details are given on the two major campaigns: the Peninsular and Waterloo fought between 1808 and 1815.
PBS
Pbs: Napoleon Campaigns and Battles
An extensive site with details of the many battles and campaigns of the Napoleonic Era. Provides great information on Napoleon's skill as a general. Includes a battle game.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Romantics & Victorians Romanticism
What inspired the iconic poetry of the Romantic period, and how did the Romantic poets portray landscape, class, radicalism, and the sublime? Find out from this collection of articles.
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Etc: Europe During Napoleon's Campaigns, 1796 1815
A map of Europe at the time of Napoleon and his campaigns (1796-1815), showing the political boundaries at the time, and the routes of The First Italian Campaign with the battle sites of Lodi and Arcole, and the Treaty of Campo Formio...
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The Napoleonic Guide
This site provides extension information about Napoleon Bonaparte. Topics include a biography and timeline of his life, Waterloo battle orders, details on his capture of Malta, and much more.
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The Napoleonic Guide
This site provides extension information about Napoleon Bonaparte. Topics include a biography and timeline of his life, Waterloo battle orders, details on his capture of Malta, and much more.