Quatre Bras / Dupray / 1815
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Quatre Bras / Dupray / 1815
Wellington defeats Ney at QUATRE BRAS, foiling Napoleons plan to prevent the joining of the British and Prussian armies Date: 16 June 1815
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14271502
© Mary Evans Picture Library
1815 Armies Bras Days Defeats Hundred Joining Napoleon Napoleonic Plan Prevent Prussian Quatre Wars Wellington Dupray
EDITORS COMMENTS
Quatre Bras, 16 June 1815: A Turning Point in the Hundred Days War This evocative print captures the pivotal Battle of Quatre Bras, a critical engagement in the Hundred Days War, fought between the French army under the command of Marshal Jean-Baptiste Ney and the Anglo-Allied forces led by the Duke of Wellington and Field Marshal Blücher. The battle took place on 16 June 1815, just days before the epic Battle of Waterloo, which would ultimately decide the outcome of the Napoleonic Wars. The scene depicted in this print centers around the strategic village of Quatre Bras, located in present-day Belgium. Ney, aiming to prevent the joining of the British and Prussian armies, launched a surprise attack on Wellington's forces in an attempt to seize the village and disrupt the Allied communications. However, Wellington's troops, bolstered by the arrival of the Prussians under Blücher, managed to hold their ground and repel the French assault. The Battle of Quatre Bras marked a significant victory for the Allied forces, thwarting Napoleon's plan to divide and weaken his enemies before the decisive Battle of Waterloo. The battle also demonstrated the importance of effective communication and coordination between the Allied commanders, ultimately leading to their eventual victory at Waterloo and the end of the Napoleonic Wars. This print, a testament to the rich history of the Napoleonic Wars, offers a glimpse into the strategic maneuvers and heroic actions that shaped the course of European history. The clash of arms, the thunder of hooves, and the cacophony of battle cries are frozen in time, immortalized in this image.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
