Battle of Waterloo

Hello There! The New Buckenham Historical Wargamers put on a refight of Waterloo earlier this month. Using 28mm figures the wargaming board included the full spread of the battlefield with the Prussians entering the far right of the board, from the French perspective.

Here is the length of the battlefield, with La Haie Sainte and Hougoumont 

The Prussians are here on the left of the previous photograph

The figures came from a number of club members collection and here are some British, (KGL?), hussars, assembled, modified and painted by John Parke

And the full unit approaching the French right wing. Having visited this part of the battlefield, for real, this area has very steep banks to the roads and is impossible terrain for cavalry.

The representation of La Haie Sainte with the sand pit to the right

Here some of the 95th defend the garden of La Haie Sainte

The Gendarmerie of the Guard were inadvertently included in the advance of the French guard cavalry as they skirted La Haie Sainte 

Here are some of the defenders of the farm complex.

And a wider view of the enclosed court yard.

Over on the far French left flank these Allied troops were awaiting the French advance and attack. 

Again two more views of those KGL Hussars.

Some of the many French artillery pieces on the table.

These models composed of some of the French Grand Battery.

Here are some of the French attacks on the Allied defensive line to the French right. Smohain is to the  right and the Prussians are entering the tble to the far right. 

This a closer look at the main ridge being defended by the Allies and British.

Some of the British artillery and the rocket corps to the left.

The Prussians are getting closer and they are starting to threaten the French flank and start fighting for Plancenoit.

Here the commander of the French cuirassier looks on. 

The British view of La Haie Sainte and the French attack.

Here the French Guard Cavalry approach the Allied ridge. Also the French young guard advance on both sides of the farm complex.

Next various views of the British and Allied defenders.

There were various British divisional and brigade commanders and this is a closer view of one of the command bases. 

Here is some of the British Royal Horse Artillery which also defended the ridge.

Lastly some views of Hougoumont. The main buildings are supplied by Hovels and the gardens were made by me from a number of contemporary painting and pictures.

There are further photos of the game here, here, here,,, and here. These links are to the New Buckenham Historical Wargamers Facebook Page.

This was a great weekend with visits from many club members over the Friday, Saturday and Sunday.