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Hougoumont Wood

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Hougoumont Wood

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Hougoumont Wood

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Location: Braine-L'Alleud, Nivelles, Walloon Brabant, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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Willem VS

October 9, 2023

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In the early hours of the Battle of Waterloo, the French attacked the far right of the Allies, mainly through the forests of Hougoumont. They tried to create a diversion to force Wellington to vacate his center. What was initially intended only as a diversionary maneuver became the most violent scene of the battle.

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Erwin D.R

May 26, 2021

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Beautiful hiking trails in the middle of nature!

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

July 5, 2025

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When did the Battle of Hougoumont begin?

At 11.30, after a massive artillery bombardment - partly offset by Wellington's position and the wet ground - Napoleon launched his diversionary attack on Hougoumont. The French cleared the wood in front of the castle but were shot down as they left their shelter.

More info at google.com/search?q=eerste+aanval+op+ferme+hougemont

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Elevation 180 m

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Location: Braine-L'Alleud, Nivelles, Walloon Brabant, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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