Facing the decline of everything he has worked to obtain, conqueror Napoleon Bonaparte and his army confront the British, led by the Duke of Wellington, at the Battle of Waterloo. A French victory will plunge Europe back into a long term war. An allied victory could bring long term peace to Europe. This film showcases the most accurate re-enactment of the Battle of Waterloo ever produced, featuring 17,000 soldiers. Winner of the British Academy Award for Best Picture.