"The Napoleonic unfolding 1796-18 15 marked the history of Europe and beyond. Waterloo A page of history is turned, France has lost its military role leading. It will still be important, but his voice is no longer predominant. This defeat also sound the end of the Empire that had marked its footprint in Europe in many areas. In many countries, the Napoleonic Code was a legal basis regulating the life of the citizen and the country. Waterloo also mark the beginning of a long period of peace in Europe, a period that lasted about a century, except for the episode of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870." Source: UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List
Postcard 1
The Tombs, Waterloo, Belgium which is the site of one of the most famous battles in European history. Nice matching stamp of Waterllo used. Thanks to Michael of Luxembourg.
Postcard 2
The Lion's Mound of Waterloo was erected on the famous battlefield located south of Waterloo in the province of Wallonia, Belgium. I bought this older postcard in Penang in 2012.
Postcard 3
Waterloo, Belgium. Postcard arrived damaged. Thanks to Ferro, Belgium.
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