What was the Battle of Wavre?

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What was the Battle of Wavre?

The Battle of Wavre was a military engagement that took place during the Napoleonic Wars on June 18-19, 1815. It was fought between the Prussian Army, led by General Johann von Thielmann, and the French Army, commanded by Marshal Grouchy. The battle occurred simultaneously with the Battle of Waterloo, where Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated by the Duke of Wellington. The Battle of Wavre resulted in a Prussian victory, as they successfully held off Grouchy's forces and prevented them from reinforcing Napoleon at Waterloo. This contributed to the ultimate defeat of Napoleon and the end of the Napoleonic era.