The Battle of Waterloo: The Axeman of Hougoumont

Ground News. Get 40% off the Vantage Plan for unlimited access to both the website and the app. Simply go to https://www.ground.news/historyexplorer or access the QR code on the screen. In this gripping episode, we take you inside one of the most iconic and brutal moments of the Battle of Waterloo — the assault on Hougoumont Farm. At the heart of this ferocious attack was Sous-Lieutenant Legros, a towering French officer remembered for wielding an axe and smashing through the North Gate, leading French troops into what would become a deadly killing ground. But who was Legros? What drove him to lead such a daring charge? And how did a single moment at Hougoumont help decide the fate of Napoleon's final battle? Using detailed battlefield maps, eyewitness accounts, and powerful imagery, this video uncovers the full story of Legros’ dramatic assault, the chaos that followed inside the farm's walls, and how a small band of British Guardsmen sealed the gate shut again — trapping Legros and his men in a vicious close-quarters fight. ________________________________________ If you want to dress like Chris Craighead (Kenyan Hotel Siege Hero) try these links : https://amzn.to/3VME8Iq - La Sportiva Men's Hiking Shoes https://amzn.to/3VMgw6s - Fjallraven Men's Sarek Trekking Shirt https://amzn.to/3GEt0c1 - Arc'teryx LEAF Assault Balaclava __________________________________________ #tactical #guns #military #history #british #army #soldier #ww2 #germany #usa #history #para #hellletloose If you'd like to support this channel and gain access to exclusive content and perks, why not consider becoming a Patreon support?   / the_history_explorer   business: [email protected] TWITTER:   / the_history_ex   ___________________________________________