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Meeting of Wellington and Blücher at Waterloo, 18 June 1815, (1936). Creator: Unknown
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Meeting of Wellington and Blücher at Waterloo, 18 June 1815, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Meeting of Wellington and Blucher at Waterloo, (Belle-Alliance), 18 June 1815, (1936). Begungung Wellingtons Mit Blucher Bei Waterloo (Belle-Alliance) 18 Juni 1815. The Battle of Waterloo (in Belgium), in which the French under Emperor Napoleon I were defeated by the British under the Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) and the Prussians led by field marshal Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher (1742-1819), marked the end of Frances domination in Europe. Belle Alliance is French for beautiful alliance. From " Bilder Deutscher Geschichte", (Pictures of German History), No.12, cigarette card album. [Cigaretten-Bilderdienst, Altona-Bahrenfeld, Hamburg, Germany, 1936]
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This print captures the historic meeting of two legendary military leaders at Waterloo on 18 June 1815. The Battle of Waterloo, a decisive moment in European history, saw Emperor Napoleon I's French forces defeated by the British under the command of the Duke of Wellington and the Prussians led by Field Marshal Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher. This image, part of a cigarette card album titled "Bilder Deutscher Geschichte" (Pictures of German History), showcases an unknown creator's artistic rendition of this significant event. The photograph depicts Wellington and Blücher standing side by side amidst the aftermath of battle. Their presence exudes strength and determination as they discuss their victory over France. The title "Meeting of Wellington and Blücher at Waterloo" emphasizes the importance of this encounter, symbolizing a beautiful alliance between Britain and Prussia against a common enemy. The composition is rich in color, bringing to life both the vibrant uniforms worn by these military leaders and the lush Belgian landscape that served as their battlefield. Through this image, we are transported back to that fateful day when Europe witnessed France's domination come to an end. As we admire this historical masterpiece, let us reflect upon not only its artistic beauty but also its profound significance in shaping our world today.
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