Die Schlacht von Ligny 16th Juni 1815
Apologies for posting two ‘round shot' photographs. I could not make up my mind which was the better of the two. Chris.
Timeline 3.50PM
Street fighting intensifies around the church in St. Amand .
Prussian troops from 8th Brigade, Generalmajor Karl August von Bose begin to deploy in support, at the rear of the Chateau de Looz, near the quarry.
The French 13th Infantry division, Lieutenant-General Baron Louis-Joseph Vichery, continues it's assault on the Chateau de Looz. Sappers attempt to smash the portcullis.
2nd Prussian Brigade, Generalmajor Otto Karl von Pirch 11 and elements of 1st Brigade, Generalmajor Karl Frederich von Steinmetz, move to support the defence of St. Amand and St. Amand la Haie . French artillery begins to engage these formations with deadly effect.
The 9th Cavalry Division, Lieutenant-general Baron Jean-Baptiste Strolz advances to cover the flank of the French 14th Infantry Division, Marechal-de-camp Baron Etienne Hulot as it supports the attack on Ligny.
A general view of the action as seen from Mont Potriaux. Ligny village on the left, with St. Amand church visible in the centre distance.
takes the plunge!
