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A Quick Primer on Waterloo
"There are infinitely better accounts but this is the 'Weight-watchers' version - a quick run down to put the battle in perspective for people that have no idea what it was all about.". A very good overview, complete with first-hand accounts of the battle.
Hougoumont
Lots of information, including both modern and contemporary pictures, about the farmhouse which anchored the right of Wellington's line at Waterloo.
Route Napoléon
Themed around the road followed by Napoleon on his return from Elba in 1815. Tourist information about the towns on the route together with Napoleon biography, pictures and maps. Text in French and English.
The 13th at Waterloo
Detailed account of the doings of the British 13th Light Dragoons during the 100 days. Drawn from a regimental history published in 1911.
The Battle of Waterloo
Somewhat anglocentric account of the battle, together with orders of battle for the forces engaged.
The Battle of Waterloo in 3 Minutes
An overview of the various army movements during the battle using some rather stylized maps.
The Campaign Of Waterloo
Nineteenth century study of the campaign by John C. Ropes.
The Eclipse of Napoleon's Glory.
Nineteenth century account of the hundred days and exile to St Helena presented by the Cornell University Library.
The Return of Napoleon from Elba
An account of Napoleon's return to France, by an English lady in Paris at the time.
Waterloo Battlefield Tours
U.K. based company offering long weekend trips to the battlefield of Waterloo for individuals, couples, small groups.