# waterloo onthisday 52nd napoleonic otd waterloo205

On this day, 18th June 1815, Waterloo. Major Chalmers leads the charge of the 52nd over the dead and wounded 4th Chasseurs of the Imperial Guard. Private collection, with working stages, oil on board © Christa Hook

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in 1815 - The Battle of
Always been fascinated by this event. Perhaps because its anniversary falls on my birthday, or because I used to live up the road from the battlefield, or I've read more Bernard Cornwell than is healthy.

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