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Right Now: 18th June 1815 19:55
La Garde recule!
At the vital moment, the British 1/52nd swing out, without orders, and attacks 3rd wave of the Imperial Guard’s flank as it reaches the Allied line. Facing musket fire from the front and the side, they break.

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2022-06-19


Right Now: 18th June 1815 14:40
D’Erlon’s corps is routed, powerless to resist the Allied heavy cavalry. Two eagles, the French regimental standards, are captured from the 45th and 105th regiments, one of which is taken by Sergeant Ewart.

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2022-06-18


Right Now: 18th June 1815 09:00
Napoleon arrives at La Belle Alliance, his main HQ during the battle. He reconnoitres the Allied position, & sets up an observation post to the right of La Belle Alliance, giving him a good view of the field
Credit: Art Renewal

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2022-06-18


Right Now: 17th June 1815 00:01
Blucher has been saved by one of his junior staff after having a horse shot from under him. They escape capture from the French, & he receives treatment for his bruises at a farm. He is in his 70s.
Credit: Royal Collection Trust

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2022-06-17


Right Now: 16th June 1815 19:30
Seeing his army is about to be routed, Blucher leads a cavalry charge to hold back the advancing French, and buy his men time to withdraw in an orderly fashion. His horse is killed in the action, and he is presumed dead

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2022-06-17