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“Mein Liebe Kamarad! Quelle Affaire!!”
The moment that the Duke of Wellington and Generalfeldmarschall Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher described by Prussian staff officer Karl Freiherr von Müffling.
Happening now 210 years ago.
“Twice we had taken Plancenoit, and twice the French had threw us out”.
From the reports of General Friedrich Wilhelm Freiherr von Bülow, Prussian IV Corps.
Happening right now, 210 years ago.
“We saw them coming through the smoke..”
Captain Rees Howell Gronow of the First Regiment of Foot Guards describing the repulse of the Imperial Guard.
Happening now 210 years ago.
The Battle of Waterloo: The attack of the second wave of Napoleon's Imperial Guard
If anything underlines how Waterloo was a victory of many nations, its this moment.
Happening right now, 210 years ago
The Battle of Waterloo: The attack of the first wave of the Imperial Guard
Happening right now, 210 years ago, at 19:30 on the 18th June 1815.
“The Guard would advance..”
Captain Jean-Roch Coignet, Imperial Guard describes the attack of the Imperial Guard.
Happening now 210 years ago.
The Battle of Waterloo: 7pm
The 27th inniskillings stand and die in square to hold Wellington's centre, whilst Zeithen's corps arrives allowing Wellington to redeploy troops from his left towards his centre.
The crisis point is coming
Happening right now, 210 years ago
“Smoke hanging in the air like a curtain, the village spitting fire..”
From a Prussian after action report compiled in 1903 by eminent military historian Julius von Pflugk-Harttung.
This fight was happening right now 210 years ago.
The Battle of Waterloo: 6pm
La Haye Sainte falls to the French and Ompteda's brigade are gutted in an attempt to retake it, leaving a gap in the allied lines.
The battle could still swing in either direction.
Happening right now, 210 years ago.
“..a rush of bayonets and blue coats..”
Corporal Johann Kraft of the 2nd KGL Light Battalion describes the tenacious but waning defence of La Haye Saint.
Happening right now 210 years ago
The Battle of Waterloo: 5pm
Ammunition runs short for the defenders of La Haye Sainte as it comes under continued attacks.
The French commit infantry to support their cavalry attacks too late and the Prussians fight for Plancenoit
Happening right now 210 years ago
“..despite the dangers that I ran myself I had tears in my eyes, and I cried out in admiration to them..”
Adjudant Commandant Toussaint-Jean Trefcon, Chief of staff for General Bachelu’s 5th Division, describes seeing Ney’s cavalry charges.
Happening right now 210 years ago.
“A party of them had rushed the north gate...”
Lieutenant Colonel James Macdonnell of the Coldstream Guards describes the scene when the French breach the walls of Hougoumont during the Battle of Waterloo
Happening today, 210 years ago.
The Lane of Death on the Waterloo battlefield.
210 years ago today, men took shelter here, in a place of fear, pain and suffering.
Today of all days it is vitally important to remember the suffering and sacrifice of those on all sides, and to reflect on the horrors of war.
The Battle of Waterloo: 3pm
The Prussians appear on the horizon, and La Haye Sainte comes under fire
Happening right now, 210 years ago
“Now then Scots Greys, Charge!”.
Corporal John Dickson and his horse Rattler of the 2nd Royal North British Dragoons describing the charge of the Union Brigade.
Happening right now 210 years ago.
The Battle of Waterloo: 2:00 pm
The British heavy cavalry charge, breaking the first French attack, before riding on to their own destruction.
Happening right now 210 year ago
Battle of Waterloo: 1:00pm
The first French attack on the allies gets underway, a howitzer is brought up to fire on Hougoumont and Wellington's army fractures under the strain.
Happening RIGHT NOW, 210 years ago
“The action commenced by the most dreadful cannonade I ever heard”.
Lieutenant John Roberts, Royal Horse Artillery describes the opening of the Battle of Waterloo
Happening right now, 210 years ago.
“We had hardly taken our position at the loopholes when masses of French came out of the wood..”
Private Peter Leonard of the 1st Battalion, 2nd Nassau Regiment, describing the French attempts to cross the killing ground at Hougoumont, happening right now 210 years ago.
The Battle of Waterloo: 11am
The fight for Hougoumont begins in earnest.
Listen to what is happening across the battlefield, RIGHT NOW 210 years ago
Dawn on the 18th June 1815 - it has been a night of frenetic activity for both sides, but the Battle of Waterloo beckons.
Hear more of what has happened overnight as Napoleon, Wellington and Blucher prepare for battle.
Today’s episode is a deep dive into the Battle of Wagram. Find out about the ambitious offensive action, fierce counterattacks, and we also unpack the famous “Macdonald’s Square” counterattack
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Who was the longest-serving Queen consort in British history? Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, that’s who. She overcame the madness of her husband and the hurdles of cutthroat public opinion.
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In today's episode, Kevin Linch joins us to cover all things rank and file recruitment. Join us as we discuss and uncover the truth behind ‘Sharpe’s Regiment’
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Battle of the Marshals: The first semi-final
After a long wait the contest to be crowned Napoleon’s greatest marshal continues
Who survived to the public vote out of Berthier, Massena, Soult, Lannes, Bernadotte and Oudinot?
Have a listen and vote for your favourite surviving marshal below!
What new form of warfare did the French unleash on Europe? 1792 saw the start of the French light infantry. It took a few years but by 1812, there were 185 battalions of light infantry in service. Listen to today's episode to find out why they were such an important part of Napoleon’s armies
