Waterloo - The Battle of Hougoumont 1815

Waterloo - The Battle of Hougoumont Part 1. Waterloo was a complex campaign consisting of many smaller battles. The fight around the little Chateau of Hougoumont was one of the vital parts of the main battle. Wellington realised that the Chateau complex held the the key to the defence of the allied right flank. For more the second part go: www.battlefieldhistory.tv