| C M DODSON | 20 Feb 2017 12:18 p.m. PST |
Die Schlacht Von Ligny 16th Juni 1815
Timeline 6.30 PM
The Prussian flank attack on St. Amand la Haie by the Prussian 5th Brigade, Generalmajor Ernst Ludwig von Tippelskirch has been repulsed by a spirited French defence. The cavalry action has spluttered out as both sides regroup.
Casualties are heavy and these troops have fallen back to the relative safety of Wagnelee. St. Amand la Haie is now controlled by the French.
The initial French assault over the Ligne brook has been beaten back with many casualties. Artillery is being deployed on the common prior to a new attack.
Prussian re- inforcements consisting of elements from 6th Brigade, Generalmajor Karl August von Kraft support the defence of Ligny opposite the Chateau de Looz.
1st Brigade, Colonel Baume from 14th Infantry Division, Marchel-de-la camp Baron Etinne Hulot are heavily engaged by the watermill attempting to take the stone bridge.
i27.photobucket.com/albums/c191/Capitanzursee/P1020176_zpsjhbq3cxe.jpg?1487602829562&1487602837285&1487602847302&1487602866898"link His Majesty is concerned that the French as 1st Corps, General officer commanding Jean Baptiste Drout, Comte d'Erlon appears to have ‘vanished' despite orders to attack Wagnelee. Treason?
However, viewing the action from the Tombe de Ligny he judges that the time has come for the coup de grace. The ‘Beautiful Daughters' are deployed and the Guard, commanding officer Lieutenant-general Antoine-Alexandre, Comte Drout begins its attack on Ligny.
Vive L'Empereur! |
Just Jack  | 20 Feb 2017 1:19 p.m. PST |
Thanks for posting these. What you do is truly incredible. V/R,
Jack |
 deadhead | 20 Feb 2017 1:54 p.m. PST |
Delighted to see this project continuing to evolve. I can hardly wait to see how it turns out……but I have a sneaking suspicion all will be well in the end. |
| svsavory | 20 Feb 2017 2:16 p.m. PST |
Great photos, as usual. Thanks for the update. |
| C M DODSON | 20 Feb 2017 3:47 p.m. PST |
Thank you to everyone for their kind comments. I have no idea why the Watermill link is not working but hopefully this will sort it out.
Best wishes, Chris |
| JMcCarroll | 20 Feb 2017 6:44 p.m. PST |
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| Marc the plastics fan | 21 Feb 2017 5:15 a.m. PST |
Some great, atmospheric work there |
| rob polymathsw | 21 Feb 2017 8:11 a.m. PST |
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| Lord Hill | 22 Feb 2017 4:43 a.m. PST |
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| Dr Jeckyll | 22 Feb 2017 6:35 a.m. PST |
insane…good insane though;) Keep em coming! |
| C M DODSON | 26 Feb 2017 12:47 a.m. PST |
Thank you to everyone for their kind comments. The climax of the battle approaches to the accompaniment of a thunderstorm. Will the Guard break the Prussian line or will Blucher hold out until nightfall? Thank you again. Chris |
| deadhead | 26 Feb 2017 3:13 a.m. PST |
I want to see him under his horse, surrounded by French cavalry. Amazes me no company has ever modelled it………..strong hint lads! |
| C M DODSON | 26 Feb 2017 3:51 a.m. PST |
Morning Mr. D. I am not sure wether that will happen. Art Minituran did do this vignette in 20 mm but alas it is no longer in production. I was going to get it but as it was specialist did not. A non buying regret that still annoys me! Best wishes, Chris |
| Phil the french | 26 Feb 2017 11:24 a.m. PST |
Spectacular, realistic…and beautiful! |
returns to Flintloque to paint an Ogre.
