WATERLOO, Belgium — Historic maps of the Battle of Waterloo displayed at Ferme du Caillou, Napoleon's last headquarters before the battle. These strategic maps, exhibited in the museum where Napoleon spent the night of June 17-18, 1815, illustrate the battle plans and troop positions. The collection includes original battle plans studied by Napoleon and his staff during their final strategic preparations.
Photograph by David Coleman. The battle maps displayed at Ferme du Caillou museum provide crucial insight into the strategic planning of the Battle of Waterloo. These maps, exhibited in the farmhouse where Napoleon Bonaparte spent his last night before the battle, show the tactical considerations and troop deployments that shaped the conflict. The museum, housed in the 1757 farmhouse that served as Napoleon's final headquarters, presents these maps as part of its collection documenting the Emperor's last hours of preparation. On the night of June 17-18, 1815, Napoleon used similar maps in this location to dictate his battle orders and plan his strategy with his General Staff. The map collection helps visitors understand the complex military decisions and geographic factors that influenced one of history's most significant battles.
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Location: Ferme du Caillou, Vieux Manant, Walloon Region, Belgium
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
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