I had to laugh. I know this plan to reproduce the Battle of Waterloo over two days has been discussed here recently.
But, reading the Wellington Museum website I did enjoy reading their summary of how this might pan out (bends history just slightly);
"19 June 2015 from 20:00
The first re-enactment ‘The French Attack'
The French army, more than seventy thousand strong and with arms at the ready, sets off to attack the hill where the British troops are positioned with enthusiastic cries of "Long live the Emperor" ringing out. At the top of the hill the French troops are met by the Belgo-Dutch army that is keeping the British army, lying in ambush behind the ridge, out of sight. Hard fighting follows until the British troops emerge and fire at close range on the Imperial Guard. At the same time heavy fighting is raging at the top of Mont-Saint-Jean. The outcome of the battle is uncertain…
20 June 2015 from 20:00
The second re-enactment ‘The Allied Counterattack'
The Battle is concentrated around the Hougoumont Farm, a fortified farm that has been strengthened by the British as they fear a French attack. The fighting starts under the loud roar of artillery fire and results in a blood bath. Thousands lie dead and wounded. Under fire from the British, the Guard attempts a final attack, which ends in failure. The Guard "dies, but will never surrender". Napoleon flees to Paris, leaving the victors, Wellington and Blücher, to celebrate their victory together in the Belle Alliance Farm."
paints the Dogman from the Flintloque starter set.
