A Long and Illustrious History
Who defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815?
AThe British Royal Navy's blockade decided the outcome
BMarshal Ney of France rallied the troops to victory
CThe Duke of Wellington's British forces alone won the battle
DThe Duke of Wellington and the Prussian forces under Field Marshal Blücher ✓
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is The Duke of Wellington and the Prussian forces under Field Marshal Blücher.
Napoleon was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 by the Duke of Wellington's forces and the Prussian army under Field Marshal Blücher. This ended the Napoleonic Wars.
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