It is often said that the chronicles of the great battles are written by the victors. The clearest example we have in Waterloo. This Flemish village passed into history only because Wellington, who had installed his headquarters there, dated in this town his victory document over Napoleon, when, in reality, the decisive combat took place five kilometers from there.
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It is often said that the chronicles of the great battles are written by the victors. The clearest example we have in Waterloo. This Flemish village passed into history only because Wellington, who had installed his headquarters there, dated in this town his victory document over Napoleon, when, in reality, the decisive combat took place five kilometers from there.