Case Study: Battle of Waterloo Flashcards
Who fought in the battle of waterloo?
Napolean (leading the French), vs. Wellington (leading the british) and the Prussian Armies
How large was Wellington’s British army?
68,000 troops
How large was Napoleons army?
72,000 troops
How many men fought in 4km2?
200,000 troops
Give the name to the tactic that repelled French Troops?
The Square Formation
Give one main consequence for the battle
On the battlefield, 70,000 plus killed and thousands more injured.
There was seven stages to the battle, describe each one. Describe stage One of the battle of Waterloo.
Wellington positioned his troops in a variety of different areas in case France attacked his flanks
Describe stage Two of the battle of Waterloo.
The French attack Chateau d’Hougoumont. Wellington sends some, (but not many) reinforcements.
Describe stage Three of the battle of Waterloo.
Hougoumont was not captured by the French. Artillery was used but rain made it ineffective. Wellington ordered Infantry to lie down on the side of the ridge (to block them from French view).
Describe stage Four of the battle of Waterloo.
French Infantry attack. At 1330 hrs, the french advanced towards British lines. The allies were ordered to fire.
Describe stage Five of the battle of Waterloo.
French cavalry charge. French infantry failed to succeed so at 1600 hrs the French began a string of cavalry strikes.
Describe stage Six of the battle of Waterloo.
Fall of La Haye Sainte.
French cavalry failed, but at 1800 hrs they captured the farm of La Haye Sainte and reinforced themselves and their army.
Describe stage Seven of the battle of Waterloo.
Before French could strengthen themselves, the Prussians (allied wi5 the British) arrived and forced the French to divert into a a vulnerable position where defeat looked imminent. As a last resort, The french emperor unleashed his elite forces, and sent a charge of his imperial guard. They were defeated, and the french army fell.
