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Wellington and Blucher meet after Battle of Waterloo
Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) and Prussian Field Marshal Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher, Furst von Wahlstatt (1742-1819) meet at La Belle Alliance Farm after Battle of Waterloo (June 18th 1815). Date: 1815
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1815 Alliance Allied Allies Arthur Belle Blucher Furst Gebhard Greet Greeting Hands Horseback Marshal Meet Meeting Napoleonic Prussia Prussian Shake Victorious Wars Waterloo Wellesley Wellington Leberecht Wahlstatt
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Experience history come to life with our exquisite Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints featuring the iconic moment between two great military leaders - Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, and Prussian Field Marshal Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts the legendary encounter after the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Add a touch of history to your home or office with this beautifully detailed, high-quality print, and relive the essence of a pivotal moment in world history.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative image captures the historic moment when two great military minds of the Napoleonic Wars, Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, and Prussian Field Marshal Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher, Furst von Wahlstatt, met at La Belle Alliance Farm on June 18, 1815, following the decisive Battle of Waterloo. The victorious allies, Wellington on his horse Copenhagen and Blucher on his steed Meteor, extend a hand in greeting, symbolizing the unity and collaboration that had led to the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte. The Battle of Waterloo, fought on June 18, 1815, marked the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the rise of the British Empire as a major world power. Wellington, a British soldier and statesman, had led the Allied forces to a hard-fought victory against the French army, while Blucher, a Prussian military leader, had arrived with fresh troops just in time to turn the tide of the battle. This meeting between the two commanders, which took place near the small farmhouse that gave its name to the battlefield, was a significant moment in military history. It underscored the importance of the Anglo-Prussian alliance and the role it played in shaping Europe's political landscape for decades to come. The image, captured in the aftermath of the battle, offers a glimpse into the camaraderie and mutual respect that existed between these two great military leaders, as they basked in the glow of their shared victory and looked to the future.
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