Battle of Waterloo

The final battle of the Napoleonic Wars. The Brunswick Field-Corps took its place in the Allied line and helped end Napoleon's Hundred Days.

Account of the Battle

Reorganised after Quatre Bras, the Brunswick contingent deployed on the right-centre of Wellington's line. The Linie and Leib battalions absorbed repeated French assaults throughout the long afternoon while the Oels Jager skirmished ahead. The Hussaren and Uhlan joined the general Allied pursuit after Napoleon's Imperial Guard broke.

Historical Significance

Waterloo ended the Napoleonic Wars and the existential threat to the restored Duchy of Brunswick, representing the culmination of six years of unbroken service from 1809 to 1815.

Brunswick Units Engaged

Braunschweig Oels Jager Battalion Braunschweig Linie Battalion Braunschweig Leib Battalion Braunschweig Hussaren Braunschweig Uhlan Braunschweig Artillerie

Other Engagements of the Schwarze Schar

Battle of Halberstadt Battle of Olper Battle of Tordesillas Battle of Quatre Bras

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The Nr.1 Schwarzes Braunschweiger Schar recreates Napoleonic warfare with weekly linebattles, sieges, and specialised events.

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