A commander in this battle mistook casualties for retreating soldiers and committed Milhaud's cavalry to a series of charges. Its loser tried to use the Imperial Guard to retake Plancenoit, but was dr
A commander in this battle mistook casualties for retreating soldiers and committed Milhaud's cavalry to a series of charges. Its loser tried to use the Imperial Guard to retake Plancenoit, but was driven back by Maitland's Foot Guards. Ney's assault on La Haye Sainte occurred at this battle, which was preceded by failed attacks at Quatre-Bras and Ligny and began with a bombardment of Hougoumont Farm. The arrival of Blucher's Prussians guaranteed victory at this battle for the Duke of Wellington. For 10 points, name this final defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte.
A commander in this battle mistook casualties for retreating soldiers and committed Milhaud's cavalry to a series of charges.
Battle of Waterloo