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Hougoumont Woods

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Hougoumont Woods

Hougoumont Woods

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    October 9, 2023

    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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      May 26, 2021

      Beautiful hiking trails in the middle of nature!

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        July 5, 2025

        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

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          Location: Braine-L'Alleud, Nivelles, Walloon Brabant, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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