Waterloo

Waterloo is a moving short story by Arthur Conan Doyle (sometimes included) that praises the bravery of soldiers at the Battle of Waterloo. Set decades after the 1815 battle, the story is told through the memories of Corporal Gregory Brewster, an elderly veteran now living in humble circumstances. As an "old soldier" entertaining a young visitor, Brewster proudly recounts the dramatic moments at W...