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Quatre Bras Casualty
BATTLE OF QUATRE BRAS - in the course of the battle the duke of Brunswick, an officer in the Allied army, is shot
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1815 Allied Bras Brunswick Casualty Course Days Hundred Napoleonic Quatre Shot Wars
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This evocative print captures the poignant moment during the Battle of Quatre Bras on June 16, 1815, when the Duke of Brunswick, a valiant officer in the Allied army, was tragically shot. The Battle of Quatre Bras was a pivotal engagement in the larger Waterloo Campaign, fought between the French army, led by Napoleon Bonaparte, and the Allied forces under the command of the Duke of Wellington and the Prussian army under Blücher. The Duke of Brunswick, a respected and experienced military leader, had arrived in Belgium with a brigade of 8,000 Brunswickers to support the Allied cause. During the Battle of Quatre Bras, he was commanding the right flank of the Allied forces when he was struck by a musket ball. Despite his injury, the Duke continued to lead his troops, refusing to abandon the battlefield. This historical print, depicting the Duke of Brunswick being shot, is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the Napoleonic Wars. The image captures the raw emotion and intensity of the battlefield, with soldiers from both sides locked in fierce combat. The Duke, dressed in his full military regalia, is shown being supported by his aides as he falls to the ground, a testament to the courage and determination of the soldiers who fought in this significant engagement. The Battle of Quatre Bras marked the beginning of the end for Napoleon's reign, as the Allied forces were able to delay his advance long enough for Wellington and Blücher to prepare for the decisive Battle of Waterloo, which took place just a few days later. This print is an essential addition to any collection of Napoleonic War history, offering a glimpse into the events that shaped European history in the early 19th century.
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