…by the 52nd Regiment at Waterloo 1896
This incident took place during the final stages of the Battle of Waterloo, after the 52nd Light Infantry had routed the last advancing column of the French Imperial Guard and the pursuit of the French by Wellington’s army was in progress. *
*from an information plate next to the painting
HISTORY. I guess whenever there’s a song about it, it’s important?!
Music certainly is an aid to remembering history
the painting certainly conveys a decisive message, CP.
It is full of action