007 Historical Campaign - WDS Campaign Waterloo

Napoleon invades through Charleroi on June 15-19, 1815 - Napoleon has returned from Elba. Arriving at the southern coast of France he has successfully garnered supporters as he marched to Paris. The Emperor's return was met with less enthusiasm in the capitals of Europe. All Europe has declared him an outlaw and plans were drawn for an invasion of France. Troops have been promised from across the continent. In June an army composed of British, Netherlanders, and numerous German states has assembled in Belgium. Command of this Anglo-Allied army has been given to Wellington. A Prussian army under the command of Feld Marshal Blucher has joined Wellington. The two armies are awaiting the arrival of Russian and Austrian troops before beginning their assault on France. Already outnumbered Napoleon has decided not to wait. He has formed the Armee du Nord and has decided to strike before he is overwhelmed. Napoleon has determined that his one best choice is to strike Blucher and Wellington in Belgium. His hope is to destroy these two armies and take Prussia and Britain out of the war. In doing so he believes that capturing Brussels will bring the Belgians back into the French fold. If successful he expects that the remaining two powers, Russia and Austria will no longer have the stomach for war. It is June 15 and Napoleon's gamble is set to begin.