"Quatre Bras Crossroads" Topic
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 Old Contemptible  | 21 Jul 2021 8:42 a.m. PST |
Were the two crossroads at Quatre Bras cobblestone or dirt? I am talking about on the wargame table. Do I make them dirt the entire way and cobblestone in the hamlet? |
| Prince of Essling | 21 Jul 2021 10:55 a.m. PST |
I believe both axis (North to South and East to West) were metalled. |
| Allan F Mountford | 21 Jul 2021 11:12 a.m. PST |
Both were major routes. The Brussels-Charleroi road (north-south) was cobbled in the centre and compacted granular materials either side. It would have been clogged up with coal dust. The Nivelles-Namur road (west-east) was similar, though may have been less contaminated. Either way, as Prince of Essling says, both roads would be reasonable going for troops in road column even in wet weather. |
| Old Contemptible | 21 Jul 2021 4:46 p.m. PST |
Thanks guys. I think I found someone who makes them. |
| C M DODSON | 21 Jul 2021 9:39 p.m. PST |
The roads mentioned were ‘Flemish' paved and as stated stained with coal dust from the coal wagons. I researched this battle extensively for my re fight. You might find these links of help. link link link Mike Robinsons book is excellent for maps but Andrew Fields is an excellent source. Best wishes, Chris
Best wishes,
Chris |
| Dave Jackson | 22 Jul 2021 8:37 a.m. PST |
old Contemptible, who makes them? |
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paints brigs for the British fleet.