All told, over 200,000 soldiers were involved in the engagement.
But the amputated remains of the soldiers who defeated his army remained at Waterloo.
Buried inside was a pile of human limbs, and one complete human skeleton.
The amputated limbs were found at the site of what was once a Seventh Coalition field office.© Chris van Houts
Several of the limbs showed signs of having been severed by a surgeons saw.
Among them was John Dawson, a 35-year-old who was shot in the head while serving in Afghanistan.
The injury cost him his left eye and use of his left arm.
Archaeologists found ammunition, as well as both human and animal remains. © Chris van Houts
This is the first trip Ive done without a support worker, he said.
The amputated limbs were finding dont bother meIve seen much worse during my service.
Waterloo Uncovered was also responsible for the 2022 discovery of a complete skeleton at the site of the battle.
Treatment for some horses wounded at the Battle of Waterloo was a gunshot to the head. © Chris van Houts
Despite the battle claiming some 20,000 lives, the skeleton was only the second ever excavated on the grounds.
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