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Monuments on the site of the Battle of Waterloo, Belgium
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Monuments on the site of the Battle of Waterloo, Belgium
A view of several of the monuments erected in Belgium on the site of the Battle of Waterloo, fought between the Napoleonic French armies and the British army and allies on 18 June 1815. On the left is the Lions Mound, a manmade hill with a large lion sculpture on the peak. On the right is the Monument to the Hanoverians, and behind it the Gordon Monument, in honour of Wellingtons aide Alexander Gordon, who died during the fighting.
circa 1910s
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1815 Belgian Commemoration Fields Gordon Jan16 Lion Lions Manmade Monuments Mound Napoleonic Peak Pillar Tribute Wars Waterloo
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This evocative photograph captures the enduring legacy of the historic Battle of Waterloo, fought on 18 June 1815 between the Napoleonic French armies and the British army and their allies in present-day Belgium. The scene is dominated by several monuments erected on the battlefield as tributes to the valor and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought in this pivotal conflict. On the left of the image, the Lions Mound, a man-made hill, rises majestically. Atop the hill, a large lion sculpture gazes out over the battlefield, symbolizing the bravery and determination of the victorious British forces. The hill itself was created as a memorial to the fallen soldiers of the battle, with the base of the mound made from the earth excavated during the construction of the nearby railway. To the right of the Lions Mound, the Monument to the Hanoverians stands proudly. This pillar, dedicated to the Hanoverian soldiers who fought valiantly during the battle, bears the inscription "To the Brave and the Dead." Behind it, the Gordon Monument, in honor of General Sir Alexander Gordon, Wellington's aide-de-camp who died during the fighting, adds to the poignant scene. The Battle of Waterloo marked the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the beginning of a new era in European history. The monuments on this hallowed ground serve as a testament to the sacrifices made during the conflict and stand as enduring symbols of the rich heritage and historical significance of this pivotal moment in European history.
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