"Units that defended Hougomont at Waterloo" Topic

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comte de malartic	09 Oct 2014 9:41 a.m. PST
I need a list of the units that defended Hougomont plus their strengths, if known. v/r Joe
Saber6	09 Oct 2014 10:38 a.m. PST
What searches/texts have already used?
teper1961	09 Oct 2014 11:51 a.m. PST
according to Adkins Waterloo at 11.30 am the forces there were:- Grenadier Company 1/2 Nassau 135 men (in the Chateau buildings) 2 Companys, 1/2 Nassau 270 men (in the Garden) 1 Company, 1/2 Nassau 135 men (Great Orchard) 2 Companys, 1/2 Nassau 270 men (Wood) 1st Company Field Jager Corps 100 men (wood) Detachment from Luneburg Light Btn 50 men (wood) Detachment from Grubenhagen Light Btn 50 men (wood) Light Company 2nd Coldstream Guards 100 men (Kitchen Garden) Light Company 2nd 3rd Guards 100 men (west of Building)
comte de malartic	09 Oct 2014 11:55 a.m. PST
Thank you very much. v/r Joe
deadhead	09 Oct 2014 11:55 a.m. PST
Have to ask. Why are you asking? Sounds really interesting!
Edwulf	09 Oct 2014 3:42 p.m. PST
I thought the Nassau Jäger company was there as well.
Glengarry5	09 Oct 2014 6:23 p.m. PST
According to Osprey's "The Black Brunswickers" Siborne states that during the afternoon or evening of Waterloo the 2ND battalion, 2nd British Foot Guards left Hougoumont chateau and their place was taken by Brunswick troops. Also that around 8 PM Brunswick troops skirmished in Hougoumont woods. Units involved were the Leid Guard, 1st Light Battalion and Avant-garde.
comte de malartic	10 Oct 2014 3:50 a.m. PST
deadhead/all. I'm planning a Waterloo game using FoGN down the road. v/r Joe
E Muilwijk	12 Oct 2014 5:10 a.m. PST
The Nassau Jäger company was around Papelotte/Smohain with onloy some 18 men. The rest was marched to Brussels on 17 June, as they lacked ammunition.

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