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Quatre Bras / Hamilton
Wellington defeats Ney at QUATRE BRAS, foiling Napoleons plan to prevent the joining of the British and Prussian armies
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1815 Armies Bras Days Defeats Hamilton Hundred Joining Napoleonic Napoleons Plan Prevent Prussian Quatre Wars Wellington
14"x11" Photo Print
Experience the thrill of history with our exquisite "Quatre Bras / Hamilton" photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection at Mary Evans Picture Library. This stunning image transports you back to the Battle of Quatre Bras in 1815, where the Duke of Wellington skillfully defeated Marshal Ney, thwarting Napoleon's attempt to prevent the union of the British and Prussian armies. Add this evocative piece to your home or office décor and relive the pivotal moment that shaped the outcome of the Napoleonic Wars. Each print is meticulously crafted using high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail that bring history to life.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Quatre Bras: Wellington Foils Napoleon's Plan to Prevent the Joining of the British and Prussian Armies, June 16, 1815 This historic print depicts the pivotal Battle of Quatre Bras, fought on June 16, 1815, during the Napoleonic Wars. The battle took place in present-day Belgium, just days before the famous Battle of Waterloo. In this engagement, the Duke of Wellington's British and allied forces, primarily Belgian and Dutch troops, clashed with Marshal Jean-Baptiste Ney's French army. Napoleon Bonaparte, the French Emperor, had planned to prevent the joining of the British and Prussian armies by defeating Wellington at Quatre Bras. If successful, this would have left the Prussian army, led by Field Marshal Blücher, free to engage the French in the north, while Wellington's forces faced the brunt of the French assault in the south. However, Wellington's skillful maneuvering and Ney's miscalculations led to a hard-fought but ultimately inconclusive battle. The print, titled "Quatre Bras: The Battle Fought June 16, 1815," captures the intensity and chaos of the battlefield. In the foreground, British soldiers engage the French in hand-to-hand combat, while in the background, the smoke from gunfire rises above the trees. The Duke of Wellington, dressed in his distinctive red uniform, stands atop a hill, surveying the battlefield and issuing orders to his commanders. Despite the indecisive outcome at Quatre Bras, Wellington's forces managed to hold their ground and prevent a decisive French victory. This bought valuable time for the Prussian army to join the British, ultimately leading to Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo just a few days later. The Battle of Quatre Bras remains an important chapter in the history of the Napoleonic Wars and a testament to the strategic brilliance of the Duke of Wellington.
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