"Battle of Quatre Bras information" Topic

I am planning a diorama on this battle in 20mm and was wondering if anyone can recommend a good source for maps of the battle that depict the proper terrain, troop positions, troop movements as the battle progressed, etc, etc.

Any assistance would be appreciated; maps on line, books, scenerio booklets, etc, etc for me to consider, thanks in advance……….

Mike Robinson's book The Battle of Quatre Bras is a very detailed account, with good maps of the progression of the battle. Probably the best book I have found so far describing the battle.

Peter Hofschrorer's Waterloo 1815: Quatre Bras and Ligny is also a good starting point. A little less comprehensive but lots of pictures and some maps.

Try also the excellent website Napoleon, his armies and his enemies link for a good overview

I am researching the battle as well to play in 10mm. See my blog for updates on what I find.

Cheers

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Thanks for the information, I plan on picking up the Robinson book, will also have a look at the website you suggested as well, thanks again…..

This link may be useful for a description of the Bossu Wood. I found it a bit hard to find out what kind of wood it was. Apparently it had mainly beech with some oak trees, and quite varied on the inside.

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It also has some good maps of the battle progression using an overlay on goole maps.

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I am not familiar with some of the newer books.

But surely Siborne's book which has two contuored maps at different ties should be looked at.

That link is brilliant, that helps a great deal, thanks very much for that…………..

ironlegs that is an amazing link!what a site!