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Tango0113 Aug 2026 1:45 p.m. PST

"Over the last few years, I have researched the least known part of the battlefield, the North-East – the area that anchored Wellington's left. The ground is complex and marked by four locations: first, the farm of Papelotte; a second farm at La Haye; thirdly, the hamlet of Smohain (sometimes called La Marache) and finally the chateau of Frischermont.

These locations run west to south east through complex country and presented a defensive opportunity that was arguably just as formidable as Plancenoit or Hougoumont. Of course, the difference being that while a whole corps was thrown at Hougoumont, only Durutte's division was available to attack these four locations.

While information about the rest of the battlefield is plentiful, our understanding of certain aspects of the North-East is much more tentative, notably in respect of Smohain and Frischermont, nevertheless it is possible to piece together a coherent picture.

This entry provides a summary of what has been learned so far, plus some updates on Smohain…"

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Shagnasty Supporting Member of TMP13 Aug 2026 5:12 p.m. PST

Very impressive!

Tango0114 Aug 2026 4:53 p.m. PST

Agree…


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