Battle of Quatre Bras
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Napoleonic Wars
- Curriculum: 19th Century European History, British History, French History
- Geographical Location: Belgium
- Date: June 16, 1815
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in the Napoleonic Wars. Result: Tactical draw.
On June 16, 1815, one corps of Napoleon’s army fought a British and allied force at Quatre Bras as the majority of the French defeated the Prussian army at nearby Ligny. The village of Quatre Bras contained a key crossroads connecting the capital Brussels to the north and communication eastward to the Prussians.
The battle action consisted of many separate uncoordinated French cavalry and infantry attacks. When the battle began at 2:00 in the afternoon, the...
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