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Postcard Set 2 (Battle of Waterloo)
PS2. Postcard Set 2.
Set of 8 Battle of Waterloo postcards, including: Hougoumont, Charge of the Union Brigade at the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon, Napoleons Last Grand Attack, Sgt Ewart Capturing the Eagle of the 45th Regiment During the Battle of Waterloo, Now Maitland Now is Your Time, Napoleons Last Inspection, Battle of Waterloo. Each postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm)
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P294. Napoleons Last Grand Attack by Ernest Crofts. The fourth release of Ernest Crofts Waterloo series. Napoleon is seen with his generals as his faithfull Guard regiments (held in reserve) pass him on their way to the last French attack on the British lines during the last stages of the Battle of Waterloo. Painted in 1895 and was last sold at Sothebys London. Postcard Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm)
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P258. Charge of the Union Brigade at the Battle of Waterloo by Mark Churms. At about 2.00pm the Union Brigade crashes through the ranks on Napoleons Ist Infantry Corps. The 2nd Royal North British Dragoons (later known as The Scots Greys) on the far left of the line, plow through Marcognets division, only Duruttes division will escape intact. With Brigade General Ponsortby at their head, elements of the now disordered Cavalry charge on to the French artillery. Even though, at close quarters, the Gunners and attached Infantry are no match for the wild Scots, they desperately try to save their 12 pounder field pieces. However the British heavy Cavalry is now out of control and Napoleons retribution will be swift. From the undulating ground before Paillotte comes the thunder of hooves and the deadly lances of 4th Regiment and the 3th Chasseurs a Cheval. In the confusion many of the British soldiers are completely unaware of the onslaught as the fresh French Cavalry sweeps through their flank. Ponsonbys mount leaps through the mud as the exhausted Brigade is herded together for the final kill. Even against all odds the brave men continue to fight. The Brigade General himself will shortly be sabred by Sergeant Urban as he attempts to capture the eagle of the 4th Lancers. Postcard Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm)
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P252. Hougoumont by Mark Churms. Depicting Jeromes Infantry attacking the South gate of the Chateau during the battle of Waterloo. Postcard Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm)
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P158. Napoleons Last Inspection by J P Beadle. Napoleon is shown at the Battle of Waterloo while his horse artillery are moved forward and the regiment of Cuirassiers are cheering their emperor. Postcard Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm)
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P197. Now Maitland Now is Your Time by T J Barker. The Duke of Wellington orders Maitland to move the infantry of the guard forward at the climax of the Battle of Waterloo during the Napoleonic war. Postcard Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm)
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P004. Sgt Ewart Capturing the Eagle of the 45th Regiment During the Battle of Waterloo by Sullivan. Sgt Ewart is shown taking the French standard from the 45th French Infantry Regiment. Ewart cut down two French soldiers and the standard Bearer to keep hold of the Eagle and standard, he was ordered to take it to the rear. By being ordered to the rear, this probably saved his life and also the standard for the regiment, as the rest of the regiment continued charging forward to French artillery positions, much further than they should have gone, now with very tired horses and unable to rally, the Scots Greys were attacked by Farines Brigade of Cavalry (6th and 9th Cuirassiers.) and later by the 4th Lancers, very few managed to return to the British Lines. Postcard Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm)
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P030. Battle of Waterloo by Robert Hillingford. This subject shows the Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, offering encouragement to the infantry at some stage in the battle. Postcard Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm)
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P206. Napoleon by Ernest Crofts. Postcard Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm)
Website Price: £ 16.00
To purchase these prints individually at their normal retail price would cost £17.60 . By buying them together in this special pack, you save £1.6
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