. . . prove one of the most famous battles of history. On the succeeding night many of these slumberers slept the sleep of death, but their hands had brought to an end the career of Napoleon. WELLINGTON AT WATERLOO GIVING THE WORD TO ADVANCE This spirited illustration figures the final event in the mighty struggle at Waterloo when the French, after hurling themselves a dozen times against the unyielding British ranks, like storm waves upon a rock-bound shore, staggered back in despair, and Wellington gave the magic word of command: “Let all the line advance!” Those words signified the final downfall of Napoleon.

CHAPTER V.
Nelson and Wellington, the Champions of England. England and France on Land and Sea

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