Real killer of Napoleon’s army revealed by DNA testing
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Revealed: Napoleon's diamond jewel that he abandoned after being humbled at the Battle of Waterloo
Napoleon had engaged the forces of Britain - led by the Duke of Wellington - and other nations at Waterloo after escaping from exile on the island of Elba. Following the defeat, he was captured and banished once more - this time for the rest of his life ...