The Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which year did the Battle of Waterloo take place?
In which year did the Battle of Waterloo take place?
1815
How many soldiers did Wellington command at Waterloo?
How many soldiers did Wellington command at Waterloo?
67,000 soldiers
How many troops did Napoleon lead at Waterloo?
How many troops did Napoleon lead at Waterloo?
70,000 troops
Where did Wellington position his forces to protect them from French cannon fire?
Where did Wellington position his forces to protect them from French cannon fire?
Behind a ridge
What were the two key strongpoints Wellington established on his flanks?
What were the two key strongpoints Wellington established on his flanks?
Hougoumont and Papelotte
What formation did Wellington use to defend against French cavalry charges?
What formation did Wellington use to defend against French cavalry charges?
Squares
Why did Napoleon delay the start of the battle?
Why did Napoleon delay the start of the battle?
Muddy ground conditions
How many British Coldstream Guards held up French troops at Hougoumont?
How many British Coldstream Guards held up French troops at Hougoumont?
2,000 Guards
What formed the backbone of both armies at Waterloo?
What formed the backbone of both armies at Waterloo?
Infantry
What leadership style did Wellington demonstrate at Waterloo?
What leadership style did Wellington demonstrate at Waterloo?
Careful preparation & patience
What did the Battle of Waterloo mark for Napoleon?
What did the Battle of Waterloo mark for Napoleon?
His final defeat
What position did Britain achieve after Waterloo?
What position did Britain achieve after Waterloo?
Europe's dominant military power