Battle Of Waterloo 1815 Flashcards
1
Q
Who was war against ?
A
Duke of Wellington and napoleon
2
Q
What were the weapons used ?
A
Guns, cannons and telescopes (very important tool of that era)
3
Q
What did the composition of army look like ?
A
Infantry squares and artillery fire
4
Q
How did recruitment and training look like ?
A
1757 militia act - men aged 18 - 50 had to serve 5 years with poor pay
5
Q
What was the experience of civilians
A
Increased tax pay
They saw statues of Wellington and depicted him as a war hero
