83 reactions · 16 shares | It's 215 years since the Battle of Waterloo and the end of Napoleon's military career. Sign up to History Hit with code 'WATERLOO' before Saturday to enjoy 3 months access for just £3 (£5.99 a month thereafter) | History Hit | Facebook

In the aftermath of the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, a striking artifact emerged: a breastplate worn by a fallen soldier, now marred by a gaping wound, nearly the size of a grapefruit, that tore through from front to back. This battle signaled the dramatic culmination of Napoleon’s reign. Merely four days post-defeat, the once-mighty Emperor of France abdicated for the final time, leading to his exile on the remote island of St. Helena. | History In Pictures

Battle Of Waterloo June 2015 Reenactment Video and photographs courtasy of Daniel Lebeau | British & Commonwealth Forces

2.8M views · 34K reactions | A sprawling reenactment of the Battle of Waterloo brought history back to the battlefield in stunning fashion on the 210th anniversary of the event, with 2,000 soldiers, 100 horses and 25 canons. Over 17,000 spectators witnessed the recreation, with the next large-scale Grand Reenactment taking place in 2030. https://abcnews.visitlink.me/QLUlRd | ABC News | Facebook