The Battle of Waterloo, fought on June 18, 1815, concluded the Napoleonic Wars and marked the final defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte. This pivotal battle involved a coalition of forces led by the Duke of Wellington, representing the British, and Field Marshal Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher, leading the Prussian army. The outcome of Waterloo ended Napoleon's rule as Emperor of the French and restored the Bourbon monarchy. This battle had profound implications for Europe, leading to a reshaping of the continent's political landscape and the establishment of the Concert of Europe, aimed at maintaining stability and preventing future unrest.