By Ian Drury PUBLISHED: 19:45 EST, 13 June 2013 | UPDATED: 19:45 EST, 13 June 2013 It is often regarded as the British Army’s greatest military victory. Led into battle by the Duke of Wellington, UK troops routed Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo, a triumph ushering in almost a century of peace and stability in Europe. But the Government is refusing to mark the battle’s 200th anniversary in 2015 amid suspicions it does not want to offend France. That decision is in stark contrast to Belgium - where the clash took place. The government in Brussels is spending at least £20million on commemorative events, including restoring the battlefield.
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The battle ended tyranny of Napoleon and ushered in peace across Europe
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But the 2015 landmark is getting no official support
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In stark contrast, Belgium is spending £20million on events
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