The Seventh Coalition was a military alliance formed in 1815 to defeat Napoleon Bonaparte after his return from exile on Elba, culminating in the Battle of Waterloo. It consisted of major European powers including the United Kingdom, Prussia, Austria, and Russia, and marked the final defeat of Napoleon, leading to his second abdication and the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy in France.

Seventh Coalition

The Seventh Coalition

A military alliance is a formal agreement between two or more nations to cooperate for mutual defense and strategic advantage, often in response to perceived threats. Such alliances can enhance deterrence, increase military capabilities, and influence global power dynamics, but may also lead to entanglements in conflicts and complex geopolitical tensions.

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Defeat Napoleon Bonaparte

Return from exile

The Battle of Waterloo, fought on June 18, 1815, was a decisive conflict that ended Napoleon Bonaparte's rule as Emperor of the French and marked the end of the Napoleonic Wars. This battle, involving the forces of the Seventh Coalition led by the Duke of Wellington and Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher, ultimately reshaped the political landscape of Europe and led to a century of relative peace on the continent.

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