However, Austrian troops upstream from the island cut loose a floating flour mill that smashed Napoleon's pontoon bridges. His troops were cut off from vital reinforcements and supplies.

A REGIMENTAL standard captured by Ensign Charles Ewart at the Battle of Waterloo is among 100 artefacts going on show to mark the 200th anniversary of the clash between Wellington and Napoleon.

Inspired by the rebellious Spaniards' success against Napoleon, Austria launched a campaign to liberate neighboring countries from Napoleon's rule. Hoping to inspire large-scale revolution ...