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Refighting the Battle of Waterloo

<p>History enthusiasts, dressed as members of the French Army, fight during a re-enactment of Napoleon's famous battle of Waterloo in Braine-l'Alleud June 21, 2009. Brandishing guns and bayonets near Waterloo, just south of Brussels, some 1,200 men from 12 countries gathered to re-enact the 1815 battle that ended Napoleon's imperial dream. REUTERS/Thierry Roge </p>

History enthusiasts, dressed as members of the French Army, fight during a re-enactment of Napoleon's famous battle of Waterloo in Braine-l'Alleud June 21, 2009. Brandishing guns and bayonets near Waterloo, just south of Brussels, some 1,200 men from...more

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History enthusiasts, dressed as members of the French Army, fight during a re-enactment of Napoleon's famous battle of Waterloo in Braine-l'Alleud June 21, 2009. REUTERS/Thierry Roge

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History enthusiasts, dressed as members of the French Army, fight during a re-enactment of Napoleon's famous battle of Waterloo in Braine-l'Alleud June 21, 2009. REUTERS/Thierry Roge

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<p>History enthusiasts, dressed as members of the French and British Army, fight during a re-enactment of Napoleon's famous battle of Waterloo in Braine-l'Alleud June 21, 2009. REUTERS/Thierry Roge </p>

History enthusiasts, dressed as members of the French and British Army, fight during a re-enactment of Napoleon's famous battle of Waterloo in Braine-l'Alleud June 21, 2009. REUTERS/Thierry Roge

Monday, June 22, 2009

History enthusiasts, dressed as members of the French and British Army, fight during a re-enactment of Napoleon's famous battle of Waterloo in Braine-l'Alleud June 21, 2009. REUTERS/Thierry Roge

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<p>History enthusiasts, dressed as members of the British Army, fight during a re-enactment of Napoleon's famous battle of Waterloo in Braine-l'Alleud June 21, 2009. REUTERS/Thierry Roge </p>

History enthusiasts, dressed as members of the British Army, fight during a re-enactment of Napoleon's famous battle of Waterloo in Braine-l'Alleud June 21, 2009. REUTERS/Thierry Roge

Monday, June 22, 2009

History enthusiasts, dressed as members of the British Army, fight during a re-enactment of Napoleon's famous battle of Waterloo in Braine-l'Alleud June 21, 2009. REUTERS/Thierry Roge

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History enthusiasts, dressed as members of the French and British Army, fight during a re-enactment of Napoleon's famous battle of Waterloo in Braine-l'Alleud June 21, 2009. REUTERS/Thierry Roge

Monday, June 22, 2009

History enthusiasts, dressed as members of the French and British Army, fight during a re-enactment of Napoleon's famous battle of Waterloo in Braine-l'Alleud June 21, 2009. REUTERS/Thierry Roge

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History enthusiasts, dressed as members of the French and British Army, fight during a re-enactment of Napoleon's famous battle of Waterloo in Braine-l'Alleud June 21, 2009. REUTERS/Thierry Roge

Monday, June 22, 2009

History enthusiasts, dressed as members of the French and British Army, fight during a re-enactment of Napoleon's famous battle of Waterloo in Braine-l'Alleud June 21, 2009. REUTERS/Thierry Roge

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History enthusiasts, dressed as members of the French and British Army, fight during a re-enactment of Napoleon's famous battle of Waterloo in Braine-l'Alleud June 21, 2009. REUTERS/Thierry Roge

Monday, June 22, 2009

History enthusiasts, dressed as members of the French and British Army, fight during a re-enactment of Napoleon's famous battle of Waterloo in Braine-l'Alleud June 21, 2009. REUTERS/Thierry Roge

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History enthusiasts, dressed as members of the French and British Army, fight during a re-enactment of Napoleon's famous battle of Waterloo in Braine-l'Alleud June 21, 2009. REUTERS/Thierry Roge

Monday, June 22, 2009

History enthusiasts, dressed as members of the French and British Army, fight during a re-enactment of Napoleon's famous battle of Waterloo in Braine-l'Alleud June 21, 2009. REUTERS/Thierry Roge

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History enthusiasts, dressed as members of the French and British Army, fight during a re-enactment of Napoleon's famous battle of Waterloo in Braine-l'Alleud June 21, 2009. REUTERS/Thierry Roge

Monday, June 22, 2009

History enthusiasts, dressed as members of the French and British Army, fight during a re-enactment of Napoleon's famous battle of Waterloo in Braine-l'Alleud June 21, 2009. REUTERS/Thierry Roge

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<p>A history enthusiast, dressed as Napoleon, holds up his hat during a re-enactment of Napoleon's famous battle of Waterloo in Braine-l'Alleud June 21, 2009. REUTERS/Thierry Roge </p>

A history enthusiast, dressed as Napoleon, holds up his hat during a re-enactment of Napoleon's famous battle of Waterloo in Braine-l'Alleud June 21, 2009. REUTERS/Thierry Roge

Monday, June 22, 2009

A history enthusiast, dressed as Napoleon, holds up his hat during a re-enactment of Napoleon's famous battle of Waterloo in Braine-l'Alleud June 21, 2009. REUTERS/Thierry Roge

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