Battle Of Waterloo

Dutch Forces At The Battle Of Waterloo

A Brief Account F McCullough Paperback

The Dutch forces at the Battle of Waterloo were led by Prince William II of the Netherlands, also known as the Prince of Orange. He was the eldest son of the reigning Dutch monarch at the time, King William I of the Netherlands.

Prince William II played a significant role in the battle, commanding the 1st Netherlands Division as part of the Anglo-Allied Army under the overall command of the Duke of Wellington. On the first day of the battle, his division was stationed near the village of Quatre Bras, where they played a crucial role in holding back French troops and preventing them from advancing towards the British position.

On the second day of the battle, Prince William II's division was heavily engaged in fighting against the French in the area around the village of Waterloo itself. They played a vital role in repelling several French attacks and helping to secure the victory for the Allied forces.

However, the Prince of Orange himself was also wounded during the battle, being shot in the shoulder while leading a charge against French cavalry. Despite his injury, he continued to fight on, refusing to leave the field until the battle was won.

Overall, Prince William II's leadership and the bravery of the Dutch forces under his command played a crucial role in the Allied victory at the Battle of Waterloo.

Table of Contents

Defending Homeland - Poem

Source: Dutch-Belgian Carabiniers At Waterloo Alphonse Lalauze (1872–1936) Wikimedia Commons

On the fields of Waterloo,

We fought for what was true,

As Dutch men, our guns we manned,

Defending our beloved homeland.

With Prince William at our side,

We fought with valour and pride,

With swords, ready for command,

We stood firm, making our stand.

Against the French, we held our line,

Our hearts filled, courage fine,

They charged, we engaged by hand,

Fighting for every stretch of land.

Through the smoke and heat,

We fought until the foe's defeat,

Our dead, will never be forgot,

To be remembered, on this spot.

For our Country and our King,

We fought with everything,

Our bravery and our might,

Help secure, the Allies’ right.

To Dutch soldiers who fought,

And a brighter future brought,

To them, we owe our gratitude,

They gave all, with heroes’ attitude.

Dutch Courage, Won Through - Song

Source: The first meeting of Dutch And Prussian Troops near Maison du Roi on the evening of 18 June 1815, after the battle of Waterloo. Wikimedia Commons

At the fields of Waterloo,

We Dutch did, what we needed too,

As men, we took our place,

Defending Belgium’s green space.

With Prince William of Orange,

The French, came into range,

Facing the foe, with doubt in mind,

We lost fear, when French entwined.

Waterloo, a battle coup,

We fought for freedom, and for you,

Our swords and bayonets, they did shine,

We kept our ground, and held our line.

Through the smoke and cannons’ beat,

Hoping for our enemy’s, swift defeat,

We engaged, with much rage,

Again and again, on the battle’s stage.

For our people and our King,

Our best foot forward, we did bring,

Through our daring, and our fight,

We’d secured, victory's plight.

Waterloo, a battle coup,

We fought for freedom, and for you,

Our swords and bayonets, they did shine,

We kept our ground, and held our line.

The enemy’s advance, we defied,

Dutch nerve, could not be denied,

We fought until the battle's end,

And Belgium, successfully did defend.

Waterloo, a battle coup,

We fought for freedom, and for you,

Our swords and bayonets, they did shine,

We kept our ground, and held our line.

On the fields of Waterloo,

Dutch courage, won through,

Allied Forces were thankful for the Dutch,

For their men and loyalty, ever so much.

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Battle of Waterloo A Short Account

F McCullough Paperback

External Links

Navy Army Museum

Royal Collection Trust

Dutch Forces At The Battle Of Waterloo

Defending Homeland - Poem

Dutch Courage, Won Through - Song

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Created: 24 March 2023

Published: 31 March 2023

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