
For several more days British, Belgium the regular French public and even large numbers of Germans have gone to great lengths to commemorate this world famous battle that changed the course of modern history. While far left French President Hollande’s government has chosen to virtually ignore what has unfolded into a massive spectacular attracting world-wide attention, much of the rest of Europe has not followed his lead.
by Dan Gagliasso22 Jun 2015, 12:38 PM PST0

18th June 2015, the Fields of Waterloo, on the bi-centenary of the great event. I caught the train from Brussels/Luxembourg out to Waterloo and a taxi to the battlefield. I was there by 9am. Hardly any other members of the
by Nigel Farage MEP19 Jun 2015, 1:06 AM PST0

On Wednesday, Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, led by the bearskin capped regimental band of the famous Coldstream Guards dedicated a new monument to the regular British soldiers who courageously turned the tide at the battle of Waterloo.
by Dan Gagliasso18 Jun 2015, 4:51 PM PST0

As we inch closer to a European referendum, it appears that those on the liberal left, still wed to the idea of a big, corporate-dominated European Union, will take any opportunity to go to bat for their cause. But I never
by Raheem Kassam18 Jun 2015, 1:16 AM PST0

June 18 will mark the 200th anniversary of Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo. Over 130,000 spectator tickets have been sold for four days of reenactments, speeches, and commemorations being held on the actual site in Belgium where 200,000 French, British, Prussian and Dutch troops once fought to decide the future of Europe.
by Dan Gagliasso17 Jun 2015, 10:15 AM PST0

WATERLOO, Belgium (AP) — To the victor go the spoils: So Waterloo became synonymous with Napoleon’s demise, even if the worst of the battle never happened there.
by Breitbart News17 Jun 2015, 6:31 AM PST0

From June 18th through June 20th over 5,000 historical reenactors will gather in central Belgium to commemorate the 200th anniversary of perhaps the most famous battle in world history, Waterloo – and a small group of dedicated, history and horse loving Americans will be an important part of the spectacular festivities. At least one member of the British Royal family will be in attendance along with the King and Queen of Belgium, the King and Queen of the Netherlands, the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, various high ranking official from both France and Germany, and other dignitaries from across Europe.
by Dan Gagliasso13 Jun 2015, 11:18 AM PST0

Clambering to the crest of a ridge named Mont Saint-Jean on the early morning of June 18, 1815, the solitary figure who raised a looking glass to his eye probably was not thinking about the future of western civilization. For that British commander, victory on the rain sodden fields below him only represented what he hoped would be the final check on the territorial ambitions of the French adventurer who had convulsed Europe in war for over 15 years.
by Avi Davis and John L. Hancock11 Jun 2015, 11:24 AM PST0

Belgium on Monday began minting €2.50 coins marking the 200th anniversary of Napoleon’s defeat of at the Battle of Waterloo, after France forced it to scrap a two-euro coin made for the same purpose. Paris objected to the new Belgian
by AFP9 Jun 2015, 1:06 AM PST0

France has objected to plans by the Council of Europe to issue a Euro coin to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo. The battle was the final defeat of Napoleon and took place two hundred years ago in Belgium. This prompted
by Andre Walker12 Mar 2015, 4:24 AM PST0