Waterloo is always connected with Napoleon, but its significance was far greater than one man. It determined the future peace of Europe for 100 years, until World War I. Napoleon had almost conquered Europe and made it his Empire. He was an offensive genius and inspirer of soldiers, but the Duke of Wellington's cool defensive skills finally defeated him. Napoleon's brilliance as a leader and strategist has to be balanced against his cynical disregard for human life, revealed as he covered his flight by ordering cannons to cut down his own retreating French troops.

Sensitive due to depictions of battle. English subtitles when French is spoken.

1 videodisc, teacher's guide. Includes teaching segments.