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It was the heavyweights' match of the century: The Emperor Napoleon vs. The Duke of Wellington.

On a muddy field in Belgium, the fate of Europe hung in the balance. Napoleon had returned from exile for one last roll of the dice. If he won, the French Empire would rise again. If he lost, it was the end.

In this episode of The Aftermath, we step into the mud and blood of June 18, 1815.

We analyze the critical mistakes, the arrival of the Prussians, and the "Hinge of History" moment that ended the Napoleonic Wars. But the story doesn't end with the retreat. We explore how this battle led to the Congress of Vienna and a century of relative peace (Pax Britannica).

Key topics:

The "Hundred Days": Napoleon's shocking return.

Wellington's defensive masterpiece vs. Napoleon's aggression.

The Aftermath: St. Helena, the reshaping of borders, and the birth of a new world order.

👇 Timestamps: 00:00 - The Emperor Returns 01:45 - The Road to Waterloo: A Race Against Time 04:10 - The Battle: Iron Duke vs. The Corsican Ogre 06:50 - The Prussian Arrival: The Turning Point 08:00 - The Aftermath: A New Map for Europe

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