There's one thing playing soldiers with replica, the genuine Waterloo cannons without laughing matter. We persuaded the royal armies to let us fire this 200-year-old gun, using live ammunition. With test in the army approved range and s*, under the supervision of the weapons expert, Nicholas Hall.-This cannon dates from about 1800, so it was in use at the time of Waterloo. -I think I could go on the top.

Simon West is an artillery officer with the British Army. He's fascinated by the experience of his predecessors at Waterloo.

-I think we've got a very rare opportunity today to actually see the weapon  affects the world l* by the r* artillery at Waterloo. As the French cannons opened fire on Wellington's reach, the ally artillery was eager to fire back. But Wellington said no. He wanted to save his ammunition to use at closer range against foot soldiers and horses. -Am I mistake that we're gonna head this?

This would be the first time in 200 years this cannon be fired with full charge of powder and 6-pound round shots. They watch the action from the safty of a control tower, and high-speed cameras will record the results.