Die Schlacht von Ligny 16th Juni 1815
Timeline 4.40PM
General overview of the action.
The view over Ligny village looking North East towards Wagnelee. 12th Infantry Division, Lieutenant- general Baron Marc-Nicholas Pecheux is fighting it's way towards Ligny church, although the Ferme Den Haut is still in Prussian hands.
The view from St. Amand church tower towards St. Amand La Haie. 7th Division Lieutenant-general Baron Jean-Baptiste Girard commanding, has captured St. Amand La Haie but is engaged in fierce fighting as the Prussians 2nd Brigade, Generalmajor Otto Karl von Pirch 11 counter attack.
Prussian counter attack at the Ferme La Motte.
Musketry duel at the Ferme La Motte
1st Brigade 10th Division, Marechal-de-camp-Gengoult commanding, commences it's march towards Wagnellee to protect the flank of 7th Division Lieutenant-general Baron Jean-Baptiste Girard
French artillery continue the bombardment of St. Amand.
Evant mes braves
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