Angry Napoleon's Defeat at the Battle of Waterloo
Napoleon Bonaparte, the diminutive dictator of France, was known for his short stature, bad comb-overs, and even worse temper. His rage issues were the stuff of legend, with some historians suggesting that he was the original "angry man" of history.
But on June 18th, 1815, Napoleon's temper got the best of him. As the armies of the Seventh Coalition (a motley crew consisting of the British, Prussians, Austrians, and others) closed in on his forces at Waterloo, Napoleon's face turned beet red, his veins bulged like a balloon about to burst, and his usually impeccable mustache began to twitch.
It was a battle he'd never win.
Key Takeaways:
- Napoleon's rage issues were the real reason for his downfall, not those pesky Russians.
- His bad comb-overs were a tactical disadvantage, as they blinded him to the battlefield.
- Waterloo was the perfect name for the battle, given its association with angry, angry people.