Theatres of War - Napoleonic - Quatre Bras
Below is some information on the battle of Quatre Bras. Were your ancestors part of the battle? It also includes the regiments involved in battle of Quatre Bras with some suggested websites that may be of interest in researching your ancestors or genealogy in general.
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Description: The battle of Quatre Bras was fought between France and an alliance of Britain, German, Dutch and Beligan troops. The battle followed return of Napoleon after his exile to Corsica, and took place at the cross-roads of Quatre Bras. The idea was to occupy the Duke of Wellington's army whilst the two other French columns attached the Prussian army under Marshall Blucher. Whilst the battle was not a victory for the French, the army under Wellington was forced to withdraw to the village of Waterloo due to the defeat incurred by Blucher.
Infantry regiments involved:
- 60th Regiment
- 95th Regiment
- 42nd Highlanders
- 28th Regiment
- 44th Regiment
- 69th Regiment
- 30th Regiment
- 33rd Regiment
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