Army
Battle Of Waterloo Memorial Unveiled In Hougoumont
A new memorial to the allied British, Dutch, Belgian and German soldiers who fought at the Battle of Waterloo has been unveiled on the eve of the 200th anniversary.
Prince Charles unveiled the new monument at Hougoumont Farm in Belgium which was at the centre of action throughout the battle.
Did You Know?
Hougoumont was built on a little hill with pine trees around it, from which pine gum was collected to make turpentine.
Read more: Battle of Waterloo in a Nutshell
Picture: Crown Copyright 2015 / British Army / Sergeant Rupert Frere RLC
Re-enactment: Wikipedia / Myrabella / 2011
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