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201551 minPGdocumentary

Waterloo: Hidden Traces

201551 minPGdocumentary

Archaeological findings and expert insights reveal the strategies employed by the Duke of Wellington at the Waterloo battlefield during Napoleon's defeat.

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Archaeological findings and expert insights reveal the strategies employed by the Duke of Wellington at the Waterloo battlefield during Napoleon's defeat.

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Waterloo's battlefield, the site of Napoleon's defeat in 1815, is examined through new archaeological findings and firsthand accounts. Expert interviews provide insights into the strategies employed by the Duke of Wellington. CGI and 3D animations recreate the conditions of the battle, illustrating how weather and tactics influenced the outcome. The film runs for 51 minutes and was released in 2015.

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