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On June 16, 1815, the pivotal Battle of Quatre Bras unfolded, marking a critical engagement in the lead-up to the historic Battle of Waterloo. This overview details the troop deployments and key divisions involved throughout the day, including the 2nd Netherlands division led by Perponcher, the 5th and 9th divisions under Bachelu and Foy, and the cavalry forces commanded by Pire and Kellerman. Analyzing the movements from 1330 to 1830, this summary highlights the tactical decisions made by commanders as they faced off against Wellington's forces, shaping the outcome of this crucial confrontation.
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Quatre Bras 16 June 1815 1330 XX 2nd Netherlands PERPONCHER XX 5th Division BACHELU XX XX 9th Division FOY NEY 2nd Cavalry Division PIRE
3rd Dutch Cavalry Brigade Van Merlen Quatre Bras 16 June 1815 1500 X XX 2nd Netherlands PERPONCHER XX XX 5th Division BACHELU 2nd Cavalry Division PIRE XX 9th Division FOY NEY XX 6th Division JEROME
XX Quatre Bras 16 June 1815 1530 5th Division PICTON X 3rd Dutch Cavalry Brigade Van Merlen XX 2nd Netherlands PERPONCHER XX XX 5th Division BACHELU 2nd Cavalry Division PIRE XX 9th Division FOY XX 6th Division JEROME
Quatre Bras 16 June 1815 1600 XX Brunswick Corps BRUNSWICK X XX XX 2nd Netherlands PERPONCHER 3rd Dutch Cavalry Brigade Van Merlen 5th Division PICTON XX XX 2nd Cavalry Division PIRE XX 5th Division BACHELU XX 9th Division FOY 6th Division JEROME XX 12th Cavalry Division KELLERMAN
Quatre Bras 16 June 1815 1630 XX 3rd Division ALTEN XX Brunswick Corps BRUNSWICK X XX XX 2nd Netherlands PERPONCHER 3rd Dutch Cavalry Brigade Van Merlen 5th Division PICTON XX XX XX 5th Division BACHELU 9th Division FOY 2nd Cavalry Division PIRE XX 6th Division JEROME XX 12th Cavalry Division KELLERMAN
Quatre Bras 16 June 1815 1830 XX XX 1st Division COOKE 3rd Division ALTEN XX Brunswick Corps BRUNSWICK X XX XX 2nd Netherlands PERPONCHER 3rd Dutch Cavalry Brigade Van Merlen 5th Division PICTON XX XX XX 5th Division BACHELU 9th Division FOY 2nd Cavalry Division PIRE XX 6th Division JEROME XX 12th Cavalry Division KELLERMAN