Map of the Glorious Battle of Waterloo, 1816

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Title: A Plan of the Glorious Battle of Waterloo: Allied Victory Over Napoleon, 1815 : This finely engraved 1816 map … Read more Title: A Plan of the Glorious Battle of Waterloo: Allied Victory Over Napoleon, 1815 : This finely engraved 1816 map presents a strategic overview of the Battle of Waterloo, fought on June 18, 1815, between the forces of the Duke of Wellington and Field Marshal Blücher against Napoleon Bonaparte’s French army. Published as part of *The Campaign of Waterloo*, the map provides an essential visual representation of one of history’s most decisive battles, illustrating troop positions, key locations, and the movement of forces. The map is meticulously detailed, dividing the battlefield into various sectors, with the British and Allied armies positioned along the ridge of Mont-Saint-Jean and the French forces massed below. The legend in the upper right corner differentiates between English, Dutch, Prussian, and French units, marking infantry, cavalry, and artillery placements. Notable locations such as Hougoumont, La Haye Sainte, and La Belle Alliance, pivotal sites during the battle, are prominently labeled. The map emphasizes the scale and complexity of the engagement, showing how Wellington’s defensive positioning and Blücher’s timely arrival from the east turned the tide against Napoleon. The French Imperial Guard’s final charge, famously repelled by British and Allied forces, is suggested in the lower central area, near La Belle Alliance, where Napoleon’s fate was ultimately sealed. The artistic framing of the map, with its elegant decorative border and precise engraving, reflects the neoclassical cartographic style of the early 19th century. See less