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Willem VS
October 9, 2023
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In the early hours of the Battle of Waterloo, the French attacked the far right of the Allies, mainly through the forests of Hougoumont. They tried to create a diversion to force Wellington to vacate his center. What was initially intended only as a diversionary maneuver became the most violent scene of the battle.
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•🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën
July 5, 2025
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When did the Battle of Hougoumont begin?
At 11.30, after a massive artillery bombardment - partly offset by Wellington's position and the wet ground - Napoleon launched his diversionary attack on Hougoumont. The French cleared the wood in front of the castle but were shot down as they left their shelter.
More info at google.com/search?q=eerste+aanval+op+ferme+hougemont
At 11.30, after a massive artillery bombardment - partly offset by Wellington's position and the wet ground - Napoleon launched his diversionary attack on Hougoumont. The French cleared the wood in front of the castle but were shot down as they left their shelter.
More info at google.com/search?q=eerste+aanval+op+ferme+hougemont
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